Pan-roasted asparagus is one of the easiest sides you can make and thanks to the amazing flavour of the asparagus it only needs the simplest ingredients to make it pop.
Wash the asparagus under cold water. You will want to trim the bottoms by breaking them off. Gently bend with both hands and let it snap on its own.
1.3 lbs asparagus
Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium pan and turn the burner to medium heat.
2 tbsp olive oil
Once the oil is hot, put the asparagus in the pan and toss it in the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for 6-8 minutes depending on the thickness.
1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper
Turn the asparagus over and cover it with a lid. Cook for another 4 minutes.
Once your timer goes off the asparagus should be tender but not soft.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pan-Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
91.7
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.2
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.1
g
Sodium
148.5
mg
6
%
Potassium
299.5
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
5.8
g
2
%
Fiber
3.1
g
13
%
Sugar
2.8
g
3
%
Protein
3.3
g
7
%
Vitamin A
1115.2
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
8.3
mg
10
%
Calcium
36.1
mg
4
%
Iron
3.2
mg
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.