Simple Sauteed Asparagus

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Bright and tender asparagus tossed in a tangy rice wine vinegar and toasted with peanut oil, perfect as a fresh side for spring and summer meals.

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Ingredients

  • 36 small to medium asparagus stalks
  • salt
  • 1 Tbsp. peanut oil
  • 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Break off the ends of the asparagus by holding the tip and stalk end, then bending until it snaps where the tender part begins.
  2. Place the asparagus tips in a pot of well-salted boiling water and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch diagonal pieces.
  4. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  5. Saute the asparagus, tossing for 1 1/2 minutes, until just crisp-tender.
  6. Remove from heat and toss with rice wine vinegar and salt to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

228 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.7g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 1.3g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9696.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 83.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 23.3mg 26% DV
Calcium 18mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal
Contains Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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