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

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

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Total:: 20 min
Prep:: 10 min
Cook:: 10 min

Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Level:: Easy

Nutrition Info

Healthy

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

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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Name: Sauteed Asparagus with Olives and Basil
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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