Pan-Fried Asparagus with Onions

Name: Pan-Fried Asparagus with Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 pound asparagus, trimmed; 1 tablespoon butter; 0.25 cup sliced onion; 1 pinch onion salt, or to taste

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Everyone that I make this sautéed asparagus with onions for absolutely loves it! The onions are a great flavor contrast to the asparagus. This vegetable dish pairs as a great side with everything... fish, meat, chicken, or pasta.

Recipe by Laurie Brenner

Updated on June 30, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup sliced onion
1 pinch onion salt, or to taste

Directions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook and stir asparagus in melted butter until bright green, but still firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir 1 tablespoon butter and onion into asparagus; sprinkle with onion salt.
Cook and stir until onion is slightly browned and asparagus are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

78	Calories
6g	Fat
5g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 78
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 126mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 7mg	36%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 246mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.