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    Pan Sauteed Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

    Published: Apr 1, 2019 Β· Modified: Oct 6, 2022 by Helene Dsouza

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    Bright pan sauteed asparagus with balsamic vinegar. This easy asparagus side dish is flavorful and ready within minutes. Let's celebrate the asparagus season in spring!
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    2 servings
    4.75 from 12 votes
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    Pan Sauteed Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

    Pan sauteed asparagus with balsamic vinegar is a super easy and quick side dish idea.

    The spring asparagus season is upon us, so let's enjoy it!

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    My former boss was an Italian at the Gelateria ice cream store where I worked as a teen.

    He used to cook lunch for us and it was always special.

    Most of his authentic Italian meals were cooked within an hour and many even in less then 20 minutes.

    He used to prepare these pan sauteed asparagus with balsamic vinegar and he would serve the stovetop asparagus with homemade potato gnocchi (which he would cook one day in masses and freeze).

    I also love this asparagus side dish served up with mini Wellington and mash potatoes.

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    • πŸ“œ Asparagus types
    • πŸ”ͺ How to sautee asparagus?
    • 🍴 Serving
    • πŸ‘οΈ Asparagus side dish ideas
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    πŸ“œ Asparagus types

    I use green baby asparagus to successfully cook this Italian asparagus dish in a skillet because the young ones are more tender and cook through quickly.

    Try to pick only young fresh looking, crisp Asparagus in your local grocery store.

    Green asparagus sauteed in olive oil, in my opinion, look better when served.

    Besides green asparagus only need to be trimmed and not peeled like the white ones (except if the skin is also tough and fibrous).

    White asparagus are always trimmed and peeled.

    Pan Sauteed Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

    πŸ”ͺ How to sautee asparagus?

    The easiest and quickest way to cook asparagus is cooking asparagus in a skillet.

    Pan-fried Asparagus are really quick easy to prepare, this is because you don't need to parboil the fresh asparagus.

    That way you save time and effort and the balsamic vinegar adds plenty of flavors to the side dish.

    So you won't have to compromise on flavors here!

    Step 1

    To prep the fresh asparagus, make sure that they are washed and that you pat them dry, or else the excess water will splash in the pan.

    Trim the woody, tough fibrous asparagus ends off.

    Step 2

    To cook, heat up a pan with olive oil and place your asparagus into the pan.

    Drizzle the Balsamic vinegar over the asparagus and season with black pepper.

    Step 3

    Cook your asparagus for about 5 minutes on medium heat or until you feel they are done.

    Shake the pan occasionallyduring the cooking process.

    Don't overcook the skillet asparagus, or they will turn lifeless and soggy ugly.

    Pan Sauteed Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

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    I always sprinkle lemon over my sauteed asparagus before I serve them up.

    Serve these perfect asparagus with a seafood, vegetarian or meat dish of your choice.

    The pan asparagus pairs really well with rice, orzo and other veggie side dishes.

    πŸ‘οΈ Asparagus side dish ideas

    • Garlic roasted Asparagus Recipe
    • Asparagus salad with tuna and microgreens
    • Asian Stir Fried Asparagus by thatskinnychickcanbake.com
    • Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries by cheesecurdinparadise.com
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    Pan Sauteed Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

    Pan Sauteed Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

    Bright pan sauteed asparagus with balsamic vinegar. This easy asparagus side dish is flavorful and ready within minutes. Let's celebrate the asparagus season in spring!
    4.75 from 12 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
    how to sautee asparagus, sauteed aspargus recipe
    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 92kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 5.5 ounces Asparagus fresh
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
    • ΒΌ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
    • Lemon Juice optional, to serve
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Wash your asparagus spears to get rid of trapped dirt. Pat them dry or else the water will jump in the pan during the cooking process.
    • Trim off the tough woody and fibrous asparagus ends.
    • Heat up a skillet and keep on medium heat with the olive oil and place your asparagus into the pan.
    • Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the asparagus spears in the pan and season with black pepper
    • Sautee your asparagus for about 5 minutes or until they are cooked. Shake the pan occasionally. The asparagus should still have some texture and should not be soggy and lifeless.
    • Drizzle Lemon Juice over the asparagus just before serving them still hot.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Pan Sauteed Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 92 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Sodium 5mg0%
    Potassium 175mg5%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 590IU12%
    Vitamin C 4.4mg5%
    Calcium 19mg2%
    Iron 1.8mg10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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