Pan-Fried Asparagus

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

This garlic asparagus dish is a Northern Italian side dish. My family loves it! Even the kids!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pan-Fried Asparagus

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon coarse salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 pound fresh asparagus spears

trimmed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil salt and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute but do not brown. Add asparagus and cook for 10 minutes turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

Nutritional Information

Pan-Fried Asparagus

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 187.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 5.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 18.4g 28%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 41%

Cholesterol: 30.5mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 1213.2IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 7.1mg 12%

Folate: 59.5mcg 15%

Calcium: 35.5mg 4%

Iron: 7.8mg 43%

Magnesium: 23.9mg 9%

Potassium: 247mg 7%

Sodium: 524.6mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 165.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.