Savory Asparagus

Name: Savory Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Fresh asparagus dresses up a weeknight meal with aromatic tarragon. Try substituting the asparagus with broccoli for a twist.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, tarragon, onion powder and pepper until blended. Drain asparagus; drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 74 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Savory Asparagus in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007

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PrplMonky5

Jun 11, 2018

This was good but really needed some salt, maybe some garlic. This is our preferred way of making asparagus, it tastes juicy and crisp.
dwinokur

Dec 3, 2010

I don't usually like asparagus, but I enjoy eating asparagus made this way.
tommy21

May 19, 2009

a good way too keep Asparagus it too boil it for 3 mins then drop it in ice water for 5 mins remove from water let air dry for hour the place in a freezer bag make sure too remove all the air from the bag this will last in freezer for 6 too 9 months
HARRISL

May 18, 2009

That sounds sooooooo good. I will definitely try.