Asparagus with Anchovies & Garlic
Think bold Caesar-salad flavors meet asparagus. This preparation will kick you in the taste buds with assertive garlic, spicy red pepper and rich, salty anchovy.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4 servings, about 3/4 cup each
Ingredients
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4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon water
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2 teaspoons anchovy paste, or 1 anchovy fillet, minced
Directions
1.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add asparagus, water and anchovy; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition information
Calories 93, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 466 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Potassium 270 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 15%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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