Ingredients for Asparagus Spears With Mushrooms
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- Butter (not used)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- salt, to taste
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How to Make Asparagus Spears With Mushrooms
- Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound of asparagus spears.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus spears to the skillet. Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as a delicious side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
37g
Carbs
2g