morel mushroom and asparagus saute
Blanching the asparagus before the saute helps preserve the color and texture, making for a more enjoyable dish.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 quarts water
- 12 ounces white asparagus, trimmed
- 12 ounces green asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 - shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 cups fresh morel mushrooms, halved lengthwise (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
How To Make morel mushroom and asparagus saute
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Step 1Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Peel the botto 2 inches of white and green asparagus. Cook white asparagus in boiling water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; remove with a slotted spoon to a colander. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
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Step 2Cook green asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; remove with a slotted spoon to a colander. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
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Step 3Cut asparagus diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
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Step 4Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat. Add shallot; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add morels and 1/4 teaspoon salt; saute 5 minutes or until mushrooms are lightly browned.
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Step 5Add asparagus, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, oil, and pepper; toss gently to coat. Cook 2 minutes or until the asparagus is thoroughly heated.
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Low Carb
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#morel mushrooms
Keyword:
#White Asparagus
Keyword:
#Green Asparagus
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