~ Skinny Sauteed Asparagus ~
By
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
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This is a recipe I came up with for my weight watchers diet. I love asparagus and I happened to have some white on hand. I find it to not be as flavorful as the green version, so I spiced it up a bit and added great flavor with the garlic and red onion, topping off with a good balsamic vinegar. Asparagus has no points, so the only points I added was the oil. I made a meal out of this. Yum!
Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆ 0 votes0
Serves:
4
Prep:
10 Min
Cook:
10 Min
Method:
Saute
Ingredients
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1 Tbspchicken bouillon powder
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2 cwater
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1/2 tspgarlic powder
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2- 3 grinds fresh black pepper
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1/2 tspsalt
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1 bunchwhite or green asparagus
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1 Tbspolive oil
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2 clovegarlic, minced or could use garlic paste in tube ( chunky would be best )
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1 tspparsley paste
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1/8 - 1/4 tspred pepper flakes - optional and to taste
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1 Tbspred onion, chopped small
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drizzleof a good balsamic vinegar
How to Make ~ Skinny Sauteed Asparagus ~
- Trim tough bottoms of asparagus ( About 2 inches ) maybe more depending how big your asparagus is.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, salt, garlic powder and bullion to a boil. - Once boiling add the asparagus and spread out evenly so it cooks evenly. Lower heat to simmer and simmer for 4 -5 minutes or until crisp tender.
Immediately rinse with cold water or add to ice bath, to stop cooking process. Drain well. - In same skillet, over medium heat add oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, red onion and parsley. Swirl around and cook a few seconds.
- Add asparagus and saute until starting to brown some and vegetables are tender. Tossing to coat with onion/ garlic mixture. I also re seasoned with some salt & pepper.
- Plate, salt and pepper and drizzle with balsamic if desire.
Enjoy!
About ~ Skinny Sauteed Asparagus ~
Course/Dish: Vegetables Other Side Dishes
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
