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Grey frying pan with quartered cooked mushrooms and asparagus.
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Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms

This Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms recipe is a quick, elegant side dish made with a mix of asparagus and baby bella mushrooms, red onion, and garlic that comes together in under 10 minutes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 53kcal
Author Katie

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Stove Top

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pound fresh asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces whole baby Bella mushrooms cleaned stems removed and quartered
  • ¼ cup red onion minced
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Rinse and cut the asparagus into 3 equal parts, reserving the tips for the end of cooking. Then, remove stems from the mushrooms caps of the mushrooms, clean with a damp paper towel, and quarter. Reserve both to the side.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add the minced red onion and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the asparagus pieces (reserve the tips) and quartered mushrooms to the skillet.
  • Pour in the tablespoon of water, stir everything together, and place a lid on the skillet.
  • Cook for 3 minutes, stirring once, until the asparagus begins to become tender. Add the reserved asparagus tips, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use Chicken Broth or Wine for Extra Flavor - Swap the water for chicken broth, red wine, or white wine to add even more depth of flavor.
  • Prep Everything First (Mise en Place) - Because this recipe cooks quickly, it’s best to have all the ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking.
  • Add Fresh Herbs - A few sprigs of fresh thyme added during the last minute of cooking bring an earthy aroma that complements the mushrooms beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg