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Garlic Asparagus
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Garlic Asparagus

7 ingredients 5 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

302
Calories
5g
Protein
25g
Fat
18g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ medium onion , finely diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • Salt
  • Freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus , trimmed of tough ends

Directions

1

Melt butter with olive oil in a large straight-sided sauté pan over medium high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent.

2

Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden.

3

Add a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper, and cook 1 more minute.

4

Add asparagus and season mixture liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until asparagus is lightly browned around edges.

5

Check for taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Serve warm.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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