Asparagus with Garlic and Onions

This is really a perfect combination. Very yummy.

10 minutes Prep: 6 minutes Cook: 4 minutes

217 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1/4	cup	water
1/2	pound	asparagus	fresh, trimmed
1/2	cup	white onion	diced
3	tablespoons	butter
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste
2	cloves	garlic	thinly sliced

Directions

Pour water into a skillet.

Place asparagus and onion in the skillet.

Bring water to a boil over medium heat.

Cover skillet and steam asparagus and onion 2 to 5 minutes, just until slightly tender.

Add a few tablespoons of extra water, if needed, to maintain steam.

When water has steamed off, immediately place butter in skillet.

Continue cooking until onions and asparagus are lightly browned.

Mix in garlic, and continue cooking about 30 seconds.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 256g

Amount per Serving

Calories 217 72% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	27%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	54%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 133mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	13%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	28%		Vitamin C	22%
Calcium	7%		Iron	16%

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

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