Asparagus is a super simple veggie to prepare. Make this delicious side dish to go along with any meal. You’ll enjoy every bite of this sauteed asparagus!
Original post: June 2012 | Updated: January 2021
A friend of mine shared this super simple recipe with me many years ago. I tried it because I love simple recipes. The flavor was incredible, I fell in love and I have made this easy sauteed asparagus recipe about a thousand times since.
It is perfect for both any-time meals and holiday meals. Very few ingredients are required and less than ten minutes of your time are needed. It’s a no brainer!
HOW TO MAKE SAUTEED ASPARAGUS
STEP 1
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bouillon cube and, using a spatula, break it up and stir it into the olive oil.
STEP 2
Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bright green in color. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Transfer asparagus to serving platter and drizzle oil from skillet over the top.
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If you have an abundance of asparagus on your hands, consider adding it to veggie confetti pasta or make this savory baked asparagus side. Add it to a piece of foil and cook it on the grill with this parmesan salmon. This grilled scallops and veggies dinner isn’t the same without the yummy green stalks!
CAN DOGS EAT ASPARAGUS
Dogs can definitely eat the green vegetable, but when uncooked it can cause gas or bloating. Consider steaming it first before feeding it to your pooch.
RECIPE NOTES: SAUTEED ASPARAGUS
- Replace olive oil with coconut, vegetable or canola oil, if desired.
- After drizzling the oil over the top, sprinkle Parmesan over the top for an extra punch of flavor.
- Sprinkle garlic powder over the asparagus before baking for added flavor.
- Squirt lemon juice over the top juice before serving!
Place cooked asparagus in an airtight container or Ziploc freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
Sauteed asparagus goes great with many kinds of dinner, large or small. Serve with turkey, ham or beef dishes. It also tastes great alongside starchy sides such as mashed potatoes, rice and pasta.
It should be cooked for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender yet still crisp and bright green in color.
Sauteed Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 extra-large chicken-flavored bouillon cube
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bouillon cube and, using a spatula, break it up and stir it into the olive oil.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bright green in color. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to serving platter and drizzle oil from skillet over the top.
Notes
- Replace olive oil with coconut, vegetable or canola oil, if desired.
- After drizzling the oil over the top, sprinkle Parmesan over the top for an extra punch of flavor.
- Sprinkle garlic powder over the asparagus before baking for added flavor.
- Squirt lemon juice over the top juice before serving!
Going to fix dinner do I leave asparagus whole
Yes! You can trim the hard ends but yes, I prepare the whole stalk. Thanks for asking!