Easy Sauted Garlic Asparagus

Easy Sautéd Garlic Asparagus

 

The asparagus in our garden is about to come up, and we are looking forward to eating some of this delicious, healthy vegetable. Did you know that asparagus is healthy for you? It has vitamin A, C, K, thiamin, riboflavin, and folate?   According to Live Science, asparagus helps to regulate blood sugar levels, lower type 2 diabetes and slow down the aging process. 

Ingredients

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. butter
1 lb. asparagus trimmed
salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat. Add asparagus.  Sauté the asparagus until it is golden brown. This takes about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add garlic.  Sauté for about 1 minute.

Lower the heat to low.  Cover and cook the asparagus until it is tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper to taste

 Serve and enjoy.

Notes

You can leave the asparagus in long spears, or cut into 1 to 3 inch pieces.