Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions
Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions brings tender-crisp spears together with sweet, buttery onions and thin slices of garlic that turn aromatic in the pan. The flavor is clean and vibrant with a gentle richness, ideal alongside roast chicken, grilled fish, or a spring brunch spread. It’s a straightforward side that highlights fresh asparagus without overpowering it.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Add water to a large skillet.
- 2
Place asparagus and onion in the skillet.
- 3
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
- 4
Cover the skillet and steam until slightly tender, 2 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Add a few tablespoons of extra water, if needed, to keep the steam going.
- 6
When the water evaporates, immediately add the butter to the skillet.
- 7
Continue cooking until the onions and asparagus are lightly browned.
- 8
Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds more.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 328.93 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 2.98 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 31.31 g 11%
- Total Fat 19.05 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 12.15 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.04 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 6.75 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.69 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.38 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 155.28 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.53 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 307.8 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 43.24 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 26.19 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 328.93 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 328.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions healthy?
- Garlicky Asparagus with Sautéed Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 328.93 calories and 2.98 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 12.15 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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