~ Skinny Sauteed Asparagus ~

Name: ~ Skinny Sauteed Asparagus ~
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon powder; 2 c water; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 - 3 grinds fresh black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 bunch white or green asparagus; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 clove garlic, minced or could use garlic paste in tube ( chunky would be best ); 1 tsp parsley paste; 1/8 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes - optional and to taste; 1 Tbsp red onion, chopped small; drizzle of a good balsamic vinegar

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

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!

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Saute

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp

chicken bouillon powder
2 c

water
1/2 tsp

garlic powder
2

- 3 grinds fresh black pepper
1/2 tsp

salt
1 bunch

white or green asparagus
1 Tbsp

olive oil
2 clove

garlic, minced or could use garlic paste in tube ( chunky would be best )
1 tsp

parsley paste
1/8 - 1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes - optional and to taste
1 Tbsp

red onion, chopped small
drizzle

of a good balsamic vinegar

How to Make ~ Skinny Sauteed Asparagus ~

Step-by-Step

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!