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Sauteed Asparagus with Olives and Basil

Name: Sauteed Asparagus with Olives and Basil
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 pounds medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces at an angle; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, slivered; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

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Full-flavored savory garlic and olives and aromatic basil brighten the crisp asparagus. Cutting the asparagus into short pieces allows them to cook quickly.

Level: Easy
Total: 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 pounds medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces at an angle

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, slivered

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the asparagus, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper and cook, stirring, until the asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the olives, basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve.

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