Asparagus Spears With Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Spears With Mushrooms

• Asparagus Spear
• Butter
• Fresh Mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt

How to Make Asparagus Spears With Mushrooms

1. Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound of asparagus spears.
2. 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.
3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4. Add the asparagus spears to the skillet. Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water.
5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
6. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish or light meal.