The ONE Asparagus Dish I Would Eat EVERYDAY | Quick & Easy Recipe (2024)

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• 2bundlesthick asparagusabout 20 spears
• 2tbspextra virgin olive oil30 ml
• 6clovesgarlic
• 1tspsweet smoked Spanish paprika2.30 grams
• 1/2tspground cumin1.25 grams
• 1tbspsherry vinegar15 ml
• 1/4cupfinely chopped fresh parsley16 grams
• 3/4cupwater175 ml
• pinchsea salt
• dashblack pepper

1. Roughly chop the cloves of garlic, add into a mortar, along with a pinch of sea salt, using a pestle pound down until you form a paste like texture, then add 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, mix together until well mixed and set aside

2. Rinse the spears of asparagus under cold running water, then pat them completely dry with a dishcloth, cut the spears into 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) thick pieces, discarding about 2 inches (5 cm) from the bottom of the spears

3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add the chopped asparagus, mix continuously with the olive oil

4. After 3 minutes and the asparagus are lightly sauteed, add in the garlic mixture and season everything with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and cook for 60 seconds to make the garlic aromatic, then add in 3/4 cup water, mix together and simmer for 5 minutes or until the water has reduced in half

5. Remove the pan from the heat and serve, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Spanish Paprika & Garlic Asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Sodium 6mg0%

Potassium 57mg2%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 570IU11%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 19mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.