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asparagus and cherry tomatoes in a cast iron skillet.
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5 from 3 votes

Sautéed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

This simple sautéed asparagus is paired beautifully with bright cherry tomatoes. A splash of cream and Parmesan rounds everything out. If you don't know how to sauté asparagus, it's easy! It's great year-round as a summer side dish or a perfect compliment for a holiday meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 131kcal
Author: The Food Charlatan

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup Parmesan freshly grated

Instructions

  • Wash the asparagus and snap off the woody ends.
  • In a large pot, bring 6-8 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add half a teaspoon of salt. When the water is boiling, add the asparagus and set a timer for one minute (don't turn down the heat). Just one minute, don't overdo it! You can do this in 2 batches if your pot is small.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus to a colander or bowl. Immediately run the asparagus under cold water for at least 10-15 seconds. (Or you could do an ice bath) You just need to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • Cut half of the cherry tomatoes in half.
  • In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic when it is hot. Saute for 1 minute, then add all the cherry tomatoes, both the whole ones and the cut ones.
  • Cook the tomatoes for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some of the whole ones have burst. Turn the heat up to medium high. Add the blanched asparagus and continue to cook for another 5-8 minutes, or until the asparagus is as crisp-tender as you like it. (Taste it!)
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of cream and some grated parmesan. Eat hot!

Notes

Source: The Food Charlatan

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1105IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg