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Sauteed Chopped Asparagus top with slice white Cheese and Lime , serve in a cast iron, top view close-up.
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Sautéed Asparagus

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Sautéed asparagus with white cheese and lime. A simple plant-forward side dish with fresh flavor and Mediterranean character.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups asparagus chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white cheese sliced (feta, queso fresco, or similar)
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add chopped asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Transfer asparagus to a serving plate.
  6. Arrange sliced white cheese over the warm asparagus.
  7. Allow the cheese to soften slightly from the heat.
  8. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 683IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg

Notes

• Do not overcook asparagus to maintain texture and color
• Feta cheese works especially well in this recipe
• Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat if desired

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