Description
Sautéed asparagus and mushrooms elevate simple vegetables into a delightful side dish that combines earthy flavors and crisp textures. Crisp asparagus and tender mushrooms create a perfect harmony when quickly cooked with olive oil, garlic, and a touch of seasoning for diners to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends removed and cut into smaller pieces
- 8 ounces (226 grams) button or cremini mushrooms
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (olive oil or avocado oil work too)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium heat, drizzling olive oil across the surface to create an even coating.
- Introduce minced garlic to the heated oil, allowing it to dance and release its aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds until the kitchen fills with a fragrant warmth.
- Gently slide asparagus and mushrooms into the skillet, creating a vibrant vegetable landscape that will transform with gentle movement and heat.
- Stir the vegetables periodically, watching as mushrooms release their rich, earthy liquid and asparagus softens into a tender, bright green delicacy over 5-6 minutes.
- Evaluate the vegetable texture, ensuring asparagus reaches a crisp-tender consistency and mushrooms develop a golden, slightly caramelized exterior.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper across the vegetables, distributing seasonings with a delicate touch to enhance their natural flavors.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables immediately to a serving dish, capturing their peak warmth and textural brilliance for an appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Chop asparagus and mushrooms into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor, especially selecting crisp asparagus and firm mushrooms without blemishes.
- Adjust cooking time based on vegetable thickness; thinner asparagus spears will cook faster than thicker ones, so monitor closely to prevent overcooking.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar at the end for extra brightness and depth of flavor that complements the earthy mushrooms and fresh asparagus.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg