Best 19 Sauteed Confetti Asparagus Recipes

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Sauteed confetti asparagus is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its colorful combination of green, red, and yellow asparagus, this dish is sure to brighten up your plate. The asparagus is lightly sauteed in olive oil until tender, then tossed with garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious and satisfying side dish or main course.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Sauteed asparagus is the fastest way to turn this veggie into a healthy side dish! Cook it simply with lemon, or customize with herbs or garlic.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side Dish

Time 13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice plus zest of 1/2 lemon
Optional: Feta cheese crumbles or shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving
*Other adders: add 1 clove minced garlic after 3 minutes, use 2 tablespoons butter in place of the olive oil, add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs at the end (chives, dill or parsley are nice)

Steps:

  • Wash the asparagus and trim off the ends. Cut the stalks into bite-sized pieces.
  • In large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the asparagus, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the largest pieces are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. This depends on the thickness and maturity of the asparagus, so it's different every time! Taste and remove when it's just tender and still bright green, but not crunchy (cook a minute longer if you need to).
  • Meanwhile, zest the lemon and juice it. When the asparagus is done, remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. (Optional: top with feta cheese crumbles or shredded Parmesan.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Sugar 2.2 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS



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A simple but tasty twist to regular old Asparagus.

Provided by Ryan Morgan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 bunch fresh asparagus
3 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus is a great vegetable when it's fresh and cooked right. My family and friends always love this.

Provided by Spike.STL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup water
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat and heat. Once oil is hot add asparagus spears; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and cover to steam asparagus and keep it from drying out. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 75.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Snap off the woody ends of 2 bunches medium asparagus; discard. Slice the spears diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the asparagus and cook until tender but still bright green, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and toss with the juice of 1 lemon. Top with 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, and lemon zest to taste.

SAUTEED CONFETTI ASPARAGUS



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A delightfully great tasting and pretty asparagus side dish with a wonderful flavor. I found this recipe in the Kraft Food and Family Quarterly (Spring 2005). Although the recipe calls for Kraft products, I used organic products from various companies and it still tasted awesome!

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Peppers

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus, cleaned,trimmed
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded,thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, seeded,thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded,thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup roast garlic vinaigrette dressing, divided (Kraft Special Collection)
1/4 cup 100% grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat ½ Cup of the Dressing in Large Nonstick Skillet.
  • Add Peppers and Onion.
  • Cook and Stir on Medium-High Heat 3 to 5 Minutes or Until Tender.
  • Add Asparagus to skillet.
  • Pour Remaining ¼ Cup Dressing Evenly Over Asparagus and Cover.
  • Reduce Heat to Medium-Low and Cook 5-7 Minutes or Until Asparagus are Tender.
  • Spoon onto Serving Platter and Sprinkle with Cheese.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 bunch asparagus, cleaned and trimmed
Olive oil, for coating the pan
1/2 shallot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Crushed red pepper
Zest of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt it so that it tastes like the sea. Prepare a separate large bowl of cold salted water for an ice bath.
  • Add the asparagus to the boiling water and allow to blanch for about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus using tongs or a spider to the ice bath to shock. Remove from the bath and lay the asparagus on a paper towel to dry slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil to lightly coat. Add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and combine, cooking until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the asparagus and saute until heated through. Season with salt and crushed red pepper. Toss with the lemon zest and plate. Serve as a side to your meal!

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, sliced
1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus and season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still bright green, about 4 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and garnish with lemon zest.

CHICKEN CONFIT AND ASPARAGUS WITH PASTA RAGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces asparagus, blanched, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups shredded chicken confit
Salt and ground black pepper
1 pound pasta rags, cut into 2-inch pieces, cooked al dente
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus 1/4 cup for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped chives, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
Bottle white truffle oil, to drizzle

Steps:

  • In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the pan is smoking hot, saute the asparagus, for about 5 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic, and saute for 3 minutes. Add the chicken and continue to saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the pasta into a mixing bowl. Toss the pasta with the extra-virgin olive oil and cheese. Fold in the chicken and asparagus. Add the chives and season with salt and pepper. Place the pasta in an over-sized shallow pasta platter. Garnish with 1/4 cup cheese, 2 tablespoons chives and a drizzle of truffle oil.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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Recipe courtesy "Robert, the First," by Robert Irvine with Brian O'Reilly, Harper Collins Publishers, 2006

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 asparagus stalks
1/8 cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 fresh sage leaves
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the asparagus, peel the stalks and then remove the tough white ends at the base. Saute the asparagus in oil and butter until tender (along with the sage leaves). Discard the sage leaves after cooking. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND THYME



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Come springtime, when stalks of asparagus shoot up from the ground (as if they're celebrating with us!), there isn't much to do to make this easy side dish shine. First, a sauté in the skillet with olive oil, garlic, and thyme coaxes out the natural sweetness of the asparagus, while finishing it with a quick steam until the stalks are crisp-tender locks in vitamins like A and C.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Serves 2 to 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sliced garlic
2 thyme sprigs
10 ounces asparagus, ends trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add garlic and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing to coat in oil, 1 minute.
  • Arrange asparagus in a single layer in skillet, add 1/4 cup water, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and most of water has evaporated, 2 minutes.

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS



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This garlic asparagus dish is a Northern Italian side dish. My family loves it! Even the kids!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 524.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BLANCHED ASPARAGUS



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Plunge asparagus into rapidly boiling water, then refresh in ice water to keep them crisp-tender and bright green.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 pounds medium-thick asparagus
8 cups water
2 tablespoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Prepare 1 1/2 pounds medium-thick asparagus (see Rinse and Snap). Have a large bowl of ice water ready. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Season with 2 tablespoons coarse salt, and add asparagus; boil until tender, 3 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness).
  • Remove with tongs, or drain in a colander, and immediately transfer to ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Drain; refrigerate until completely chilled.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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Sauteeing asparagus keeps the spears bright green and crisp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sherry or red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths

Steps:

  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus are just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (If the spears begin to brown, reduce heat to low.)
  • Transfer asparagus to a serving dish. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, toss, and serve immediately.

PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC



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Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

Steps:

  • Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH MUSHROOMS



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Look no further for a quick and easy sauteed asparagus recipe. This dish gets a little extra kick from Greek seasoning. - Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon bacon drippings or olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) frozen asparagus spears, thawed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1 to 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat drippings over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds and Greek seasoning; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges

GARLIC-SAUTEED ASPARAGUS



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This is a very quick and healthy vegetable side dish. Even my son, who is very picky, loves this. It works well as a snack with wine, as an appetizer, or as a side dish, especially for Asian-inspired dishes.

Provided by naturalbornhealer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and decrease heat to medium. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus, soy sauce, and water to garlic; cook and stir until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Cover wok and cook until asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 453.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASIEST ASPARAGUS RECIPE



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I have always been good at sauteeing asparagus, but this is one of my favorite methods to create a sweet and traditional appetizer.

Provided by Hannah

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter, or more as needed
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon honey
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook asparagus in melted butter, stirring a few times, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Drizzle honey over the asparagus and stir to coat; season with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 34.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SAVORY ASPARAGUS



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Fresh asparagus dresses up a weeknight meal with aromatic tarragon. Try substituting the asparagus with broccoli for a twist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, tarragon, onion powder and pepper until blended. Drain asparagus; drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

REALLY TASTY SAUTEED FRESH ASPARAGUS



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Asparagus is the most under-used side dish veggie on the market, IMHO. These seasonings will bump it up for you significantly -- I get a LOT of compliments on this recipe from friends and family. The truth is, I use exactly these same seasonings on my Ospidillo Cafe Brussells Sprouts. Enjoy!

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 ounces chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup Velveeta cheese, melted (optional)
malt vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim the Asparagus: You can do this by grabbing each end and snapping it -- it will break off the tough part. You keep the flower end for cooking and refrigerate/store the larger ends as a great ingredient for vegetable stock on some other occasion. If the asparagus is young enough and pencil-sized, you probably won't need to trim it at all.
  • Clean the asparagus under cool, running water.
  • In a large no-stick skillet, over medium heat, lay in the asparagus, melt the butter, add in the lemon juice, pour in the chicken stock, and pepper lightly with the ground white pepper. The seasoned salt and Mrs. Dash can also be added at this time.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and allow the asparagus to sautee for about 20-25 minutes until tender, moving it around with a fork once in awhile.
  • At the table, some folks like some melted cheese (Velveeta or other good melting cheese) over the asparagus while others enjoy some malt vinegar (or just a little good-quality balsamic vinegar) on it. I like it plain.
  • Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus: Select thin to medium-thick asparagus spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are thick, woody, or have yellow or brown tips.
  • Prepare the asparagus properly: Wash the asparagus spears thoroughly and trim off the woody ends. Cut the spears into 2-3 inch pieces on a diagonal.
  • Use a hot skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Cook the asparagus in batches: If you crowd the pan, the asparagus will steam instead of sautéing. Cook the asparagus in batches, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
  • Add the seasonings: Once the asparagus is tender, season it with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
  • Serve immediately: Sautéed asparagus is best served immediately. You can garnish it with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Sautéed confetti asparagus is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up fresh asparagus and add a pop of color to your plate. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, sautéed confetti asparagus is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a healthy addition to your next meal, sautéed confetti asparagus is a great choice. It is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give sautéed confetti asparagus a try!

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