Sauteed beans and asparagus
Delight in our simple and flavorful sautéed beans and asparagus recipe, featuring fresh garlic and a rich chive butter. Perfect as a quick side dish or a healthy main, this vibrant combination of green beans and asparagus is sautéed to perfection in olive oil, then tossed with aromatic garlic and a luscious chive-infused butter. Ready in minutes, it's a must-try for any meal!
- 29 May 2025
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 8 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
Sauteed beans and asparagus with garlic and chive butter is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any meal. This recipe combines fresh green beans and asparagus with a flavorful garlic and chive butter, creating a vibrant and tasty dish that's easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash and trim the green beans. Cut into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
- Wash and trim the asparagus, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Mince the garlic and finely chop the chives.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
- Add the green beans to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
- Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet. Continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes, or until both the green beans and asparagus are tender-crisp.
- While the vegetables are cooking, melt 1/4 cup of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in the finely chopped chives.
- Once the vegetables are done, pour the garlic and chive butter over the sautéed beans and asparagus. Toss everything together until the vegetables are well-coated.
- Transfer the sautéed beans and asparagus to a serving dish. Serve immediately as a side dish to complement your main course.
Tips:
- Trim the ends: Make sure to trim the ends of the green beans and asparagus for a cleaner presentation and better texture.
- Blanch vegetables: Blanch the green beans and asparagus in boiling water for a couple of minutes before sautéing to retain their vibrant color and crispness.
- Use fresh garlic: For a more intense flavor, use fresh garlic cloves instead of pre-minced garlic.
- Adjust cooking time: Keep an eye on the vegetables while sautéing to ensure they are cooked to your preferred level of tenderness.
- Season to taste: Feel free to add salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance the flavor further.
With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delightful and nutritious side dish that will complement any main course. Enjoy the fresh flavors and textures of sauteed beans and asparagus with garlic and chive butter.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 160 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 88kcal | 4% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 3.25g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 7g | 2% |
| Fiber 3.27g | 9% |
| Sugar 3.18g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 8g | 9% |
| Saturated 3.44g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 16mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 110ug | 13% |
| Choline 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 0.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 1.35mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 0.16mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 70ug | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E 1.41mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K 70ug | 57% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 44mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.24mg | 27% |
| Iron, Fe 2.80mg | 25% |
| Magnesium, Mg 24mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P 77mg | 6% |
| Potassium, K 310mg | 9% |
| Selenium, Se 2.88ug | 5% |
| Sodium, Na 4.92mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.72mg | 7% |
| Water | |
| Water 140g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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