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Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic Breadcrumbs

Sautéed asparagus gets all dressed with some golden brown, crunchy garlic breadcrumbs! A delicious and easy vegetable side dish.

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 879 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces, tips & stalks separated (See Note)
  • 4 teaspoon olive oil divided
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs I used whole wheat
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • salt and pepper to taste*

Instructions

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  1. Prepare a large bowl with ice water.
  2. Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the asparagus stalk pieces and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tips and cook for an additional minute (see Note below). Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into the ice water to stop it from cooking further. Let the asparagus rest in the ice water while the breadcrumbs are prepared, then drain.
  3. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs, half of the garlic and the salt. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crunchy, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate or bowl.
  4. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in the skillet, then add the remaining garlic and asparagus. Cook just to warm the asparagus, about 1 minute.
  5. Remove from the heat and return the breadcrumbs to the pan. Toss to combine, taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Notes

  • *Extra salt and pepper not included in nutritional information.
  • Note: Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears. They should be tender crisp when pierced with a fork.
  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the Sparks nutrition calculator and Weight Watchers points are calculated using the Recipe Builder on their site. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25of recipe Calories 87.9kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9.6g (3%) Protein 3.5g (7%) Fat 4.9g (8%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Sodium 128.5mg (5%) Fiber 2.9g (12%) Sugar 2.2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 879

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25of recipe
Calories 87.9kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9.6g 3%
Protein 3.5g 7%
Fat 4.9g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Sodium 128.5mg 5%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Sugar 2.2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.