Creamy Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1.5″ pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook asparagus in olive oil over medium-high heat in a 10″ skillet for 4 minutes (6 minutes if your asparagus is very thick).
  2. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer on medium-low until asparagus is tender-crisp.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and red chili flakes. Taste and season with salt* and pepper.
  4. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 101

Carbohydrates: 5g

Protein: 4g

Fat: 8g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 22mg

Sodium: 40mg

Potassium: 240mg

Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 2g

Vitamin A: 1128IU

Vitamin C: 7mg

Calcium: 59mg

Iron: 2mg

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