Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan
Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan pairs crisp-tender spears with buttery sautéed mushrooms and sweet onion for a nutty, savory bite. Toasted pecans add crunch while a generous sprinkle of Parmesan melts into the vegetables, creating a balanced, Italian-leaning side that feels special yet unfussy. Serve alongside roasted meats or fish, or as a springtime addition to a brunch table.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 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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- 45
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Steam the asparagus spears in a basket-style steamer over boiling water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and transfer them to a serving dish; keep warm.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Once melted (it’s fine if it starts to brown), stir in the sliced mushrooms, and cook until they brown, soften, and begin to release their liquid; pour into a serving dish, and set aside.
- 5
Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and stir in the onions.
- 6
Cook until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 7
Season with garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Stir in the chopped pecans, and cook for 1 minute more.
- 9
Sprinkle the onion mixture with half of the Parmesan cheese, and stir in the reserved mushrooms.
- 10
Pour over the asparagus in the serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Calories 186.97 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.11 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 7.89 g 3%
- Total Fat 15.41 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.01 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.74 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 118.42 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.61 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 120.76 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 240.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 29.26 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.23 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chopped Pecans. Each serving provides about 186.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Butter, Chopped Pecans, Dried Basil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan?
- 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 186.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan healthy?
- Asparagus with Pecans and Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 186.97 calories and 7.11 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 118.42 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.01 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, 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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