Ingredients for Asparagus On The Side
- Fresh Asparagus
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh Parmesan Cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
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How to Make Asparagus On The Side
- Wash and snap off the tough ends of 1 pound asparagus.
- Combine the asparagus and 1/4 cup of water in a 10-inch skillet. Cover and place over medium heat.
- Steam the asparagus until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Drain any excess liquid from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low. Add 1 pint of grape tomatoes to the skillet.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the asparagus and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (soft, deli-style recommended).
- Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted and the tomatoes are slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
10g
Carbs
1g