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Skillet Asparagus Quick and Healthy Recipe

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Try this easy skillet asparagus recipe. Asparagus is super healthy and quick to prepare, in fact, the quicker the better! Asparagus is best not overcooked, and even served plain and simple, it just tastes terrific.

What You Need for this Asparagus Recipe

1 lb. ASPARAGUS
SALT and BLACK PEPPER to taste
A little OIL for cooking
optional:
3-4 cloves GARLIC (finely chopped)
1 small ONION (chopped)

How to Cook a Quick Skillet Asparagus

When buying asparagus, thin is better than thick.  Choose firm spears. Avoid asparagus that has a wrinkled skin, or tips that are wet and greasy looking.

Rinse and drain asparagus stalks, then snap off the bottoms of the spears to leave only the tenderest parts of the asparagus.

Heat oil on medium heat in a skillet.

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Add asparagus, spreading the spears out so that they lay flat on the bottom of the pan.  Leave alone for a couple of minutes to sear, then turn and sear all around. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until desired doneness, but asparagus tastes great if it’s not overcooked. Soggy asparagus = sad asparagus, right?

You can serve skillet asparagus as a side cooked simply with salt and pepper, or jazz it up with a little sauteed onion and garlic.  Remove the cooked spears from the skillet and set aside. Add a wee bit more oil to the pan, and then add one small, chopped onion.  Saute onion for 3-4 minutes, then add finely chopped garlic and saute for 1 minute more.

Return the asparagus to the skillet and toss with the onion garlic mix, then serve hot.

Give this easy asparagus recipe a try and let me know what you think. And for another tasty take on healthy asparagus, try this Indian inspired Asparagus Curry Recipe.

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Easy Asparagus Curry Recipe

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Asparagus Curry easy asparagus recipe

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Try this fantastic asparagus curry recipe. Plain and simple asparagus tastes great, but jazzing it up with a little curry is an excellent idea. Asparagus is healthy and delicious and quick to prepare. If you’re a fan of Indian cooking, then this curry recipe will be a real treat, and if you’re new to Indian style recipes, then this dish will be a great introduction. And this curry cooks up fast, so making it part of preparing an Indian meal at home is a smart idea.

What You Need To Make This Easy Asparagus Recipe

1 lb. ASPARAGUS
5-6 cloves GARLIC (finely chopped)
¼ cup GINGER (finely chopped)
1 lb. CHERRY TOMATOES
1 cup ONION (chopped)
1 tsp FENNEL SEED
1 tsp CUMIN SEED
1-2 Tbsp CURRY POWDER
SALT (to taste)

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Easy Asparagus Curry Recipe

How To Make Asparagus Curry

When buying asparagus, thin is better than thick. Choose firm spears. Avoid asparagus that have a wrinkled skin, or tips that are wet and greasy looking.

  • Rinse and drain the asparagus spears, then chop into 1 inch pieces. When slicing, leave the tops of the spears intact so they don’t fall apart while cooking.
  • Heat oil on medium heat in a skillet.
  • When oil is hot, add cumin and fennel seeds and stir for 20-30 seconds–not long at all.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and onion and stir skillet.
  • Let simmer about 2 minutes, lower heat if necessary.
  • Stir in curry powder and cook for another minute.
  • Add sliced cherry tomatoes and salt to taste.
  • Continue simmering about 2 minutes, and then add 1 cup of water.
  • Raise the temperature and bring the skillet to a bubble.
  • Add asparagus and reduce the temperature back to medium heat.
  • Simmer uncovered for another 3-4 minutes, or until the asparagus is done to your liking–it won’t take long!

And that’s it. Give this asparagus curry a try and let me know what you think, and bon appétit!
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For a slightly less curried asparagus dish, check out this Lemon-Ginger Asparagus Recipe.

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