Quick Skillet Asparagus
Quick Skillet Asparagus brings bright, crisp-tender spears tossed with sweet onion and roasted garlic, finished with a light glaze of teriyaki. The flavors balance freshness with a gentle umami sheen, making it a versatile side for weeknight dinners or spring gatherings. Serve alongside grilled proteins or rice bowls when you want something light yet flavorful.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Skillet Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and stir-fry until tender. Stir in asparagus and garlic; stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly cooked and heated through.
- 2
Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and serve immediately.
- Calories 62.36 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 2.8 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 6.36 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.44 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.08 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.07 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 80.25 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.55 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 30.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.45 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 249.32 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 43.09 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.35 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Skillet Asparagus is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Butter, Roasted Garlic, and Sweet Onion. Each serving provides about 62.36 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Skillet Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Butter, Roasted Garlic, Sweet Onion, Teriyaki Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Skillet Asparagus?
- 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 62.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Skillet Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Quick Skillet Asparagus healthy?
- Quick Skillet Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 62.36 calories and 2.8 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.08 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, 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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