Pan-Fried Asparagus with Onions

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Everyone that I make this for absolutely loves it! The onions are a great flavor contrast to the asparagus. This vegetable dish pairs as a great side with everything...fish, meat, chicken, or pasta.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Total: 16 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pan-Fried Asparagus with Onions

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 pound asparagus

trimmed

1 tablespoon butter

¼ cup sliced onion

1 pinch onion salt

or to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Cook and stir asparagus in melted butter until bright green but still firm 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir 1 tablespoon butter and onion into asparagus; sprinkle with onion salt.

Step 4

Cook and stir until onion is slightly browned and asparagus are tender 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pan-Fried Asparagus with Onions

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 77.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 5%

Carbohydrates: 5.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 5.9g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1035.7IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 7.1mg 12%

Folate: 61.2mcg 15%

Calcium: 31.5mg 3%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 17.1mg 6%

Potassium: 245.9mg 7%

Sodium: 125.9mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 53.1

*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.