Sautéed Asparagus and Peas
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Asparagus and peas prove the old adage: what grows together, goes together. This is the perfect side dish for spring!
There’s a useful adage: what grows together goes together. In other words, if fruits and vegetables grow in the same season and region, they’ll taste great together. Think tomatoes and basil, strawberries and rhubarb, bananas and coconut and — in this case — asparagus and peas. Plus, I always think combining vegetables in a side dish dresses them up and makes them so much more interesting. Buttered peas, for instance, are a little boring to serve on their own, other than perhaps to children. But the addition of asparagus, cut into pretty bite-sized spears, transforms them into a company-worthy dish.
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Sautéed Asparagus and Peas
Asparagus and peas prove the old adage: what grows together, goes together. This is the perfect side dish for spring!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup minced shallots
- 1 bunch thin asparagus spears, ends trimmed, cut into 1½-inch pieces on a diagonal
- 1 cup thawed frozen peas
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the asparagus, ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently so the shallots don't burn, for about 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add the peas and honey and cook about one minute more until the peas are warmed through. Add more salt and pepper to taste (I usually add about ⅛ teaspoon more salt and a few twists of pepper) and serve.
Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 89
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 127 mg
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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I made the Sautéed Asparagus and Peas dish for the 3rd time last evening for a dinner party. Everyone who has tried it just loves it!!! Who would have thought peas and asparagus would taste so good? Often guests ask for your recipes which I do share and encourage them to follow you on Facebook. Jenn, you are my go to chef when I’m looking for new menu ideas. Love your recipes!
I made this Asparagus and Peas dish for the first time Xmas 2016 and every time since, when I make it, I love it just as much… or maybe even more. So simply done; EZ, fast and soooo yummy. I have definitely shared it but did not realize I had kept the source (you) in an email on my computer until just today! So glad I did, and can give you a BIG thank you for sharing. It must be the that addition of honey that makes it so special…???
I really enjoy making this side dish. Very easy and tasty. I don’t normally like early peas, but I will always eat them using this recipe.
In any of your recipes, what can I do to substitute for the flavors of onion or shallots? Allergy problem.
Are you able to use garlic, shallots or chives?
Wow! This recipe is a perfect weekday side to any meat or seafood, It is delicious and such a nice change up combining two great eat veggies!
My husband is not a huge fan of vegetables! He loved the peas and asparagus! Will definitely make again for friends and family!
Love, love, love this recipe. My husband does the cooking and he added a couple of extremely thin slices of cooked bacon, crumbled. WOW. Thank you, Susan!
I’ve made this several times and loved it. Making it tomorrow night and one of our guests cannot have butter or any dairy. How would it taste using olive oil instead of butter?
Olive oil should work just fine, Karen. Hope everyone enjoys!
If doubling, do I double everything?
Thank you so much.
Yep– hope you enjoy!
Looks like a great recipe but not for Passover if you are of Ashkenazi descent…..peas are not allowed.
Another reviewer used edamame, said it was delish. Would that work for you?
While I was preparing the recipe my university student daughter said “Why are you mixing those 2 veggies together? That’s weird!” Well, she thought it was delicious! I have tried many of your recipes and we love them. Keep up the great work.
Wow! I never would have thought to put peas and asparagus together. So easy to make and delicious. Thanks, Jenn!
Delicious! A keeper!
My son who is categorically opposed to green food had seconds on this and then requested it for his birthday dinner!
Just made this dish, followed the recipe exactly, and my husband and I loved it. Definitely a keeper for us 🙂 Thanks for another wonderful recipe!
Hi Jenn, if I can find fresh peas, should I throw them in before the asparagus? And ps, I love all of your recipes!
Hi Lisa, I would start cooking them at the same time as the asparagus. Enjoy!
Why do you put honey in this peas and asparagus recipe? Does it taste good without the honey?
Thanks
Hi Jane, the honey just ups the natural sweetness of the peas a bit and takes it to another level. Feel free to omit it if you want– it’ll still be delicious!
Do you think I could make this ahead of time and reheat somehow? I have a big crowd to cook for! Thanks!
Yes, definitely – it reheats very well. Enjoy!
I made this asparagus/peas dish for Easter and it was so easy and fast and delicious. Pretty much all you could want from a recipe. I also made the kale/brussels sprouts salad and the sweet potato crisp (along w/ honey baked ham and my own potato dauphine recipe) to round out the menu. Everyone loved everything. This site is awesome.
Thanks, Lindsay! So glad everyone enjoyed 🙂
I just recently found your site. I absolutely love it. I made the peas and asparagus and my family flipped. I always combine vegies but I has not combined these until now. Also I usually add lots of garlic and butter but I loved the brown sugar and cayenne pepper. AWESOME! Thanks I can’t wait to try everything else!
I have made this recipe several times since you published it. It will be on my Easter dinner table next week. Fresh peas and asparagus – what a delicious combination.
What a great twist on ‘boring old peas’. Made these for dinner tonight, along with Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, and received a two thumbs up. I never would have thought to use honey with peas or peas with asparagus but this is definitely a winner. And the Parmesan Smashed Potatoes? Well, the only fault I can see with the recipe is that it says serves 4 to 6 but the two of us ate most of it! 🙂
Dear Jenn,
We haven’t even finished dinner and I just had to tell you how much I love this as a side-dish! Even my partner, who dislikes asparagus in most forms, said “Wow” when he gave it a taste. I served it with plain brown rice, seasoned salmon and sweet potato fries and it was very complementary! I might have used a little more honey than you called for. 🙂
Thanks for another GREAT recipe! Your blog is my go-to. I use your search engine all the time.
Jenn
Sounds like a wonderful dinner, Jenn. So glad you’re enjoying the site!
You give us the option to print your recipes but you remove the pictures of your dishes. Maybe could you give us the OPTION to either print your recipes with the pictures?
YUMMMM! Two of my favorites together…added a sprinkling of crispy bacon bites to it! It was FABULOUS!!!
So simple, I love this over rice!
The peas and asparagus are perfect with a touch of honey! A perfect addition to a Spring holiday meal!
Really enjoyed thus recipe! The combination of the peas and asparagus are a great match. Add the honey and yummy!
Simple yet so delicious!!!!
I had a friend over for dinner last night. I made this and the parmesan smashed potatoes to go w some bbq ribs. Both were absolutely delicious! My friend raved. Thanks so much for the love and care you put into your blog and recipes, Jenn. It’s much appreciated. Everything I’ve tried has been outstanding. I’ve recommended about your blog to many friends. This is now the first place I come before I cook. Yum!!.
So nice to hear, Michelle! Glad you are enjoying the recipes 🙂
Made this to go with a salmon filet, and garlic herb couscous….oh my! it was absolutely delicious! I left out the honey, as I feel that peas are pretty sweet on their own. Will definitely make this a frequent addition to our meals during asparagus season.
DELICIOUS! I nervous to add the honey but I trusted the recipe and surprisingly…. It works! Super easy and fast!
This is one of the simplest and best veggie recipes I’ve ever tried. The flavors are so fresh and good. This recipe is a definite keeper! Thank you!
This is simply delicious and goes with many things.
This also looks awesome. Hopefully my 3 year old will eat it 😉
I made this several times while asparagus has been in season locally and it is truly wonderful! Thank you!
This is now my go-to recipe for a rich, vegetable side dish. Love it!
Delicious!
I have made this recipe multiple times. Twice without the asparagus. Love, love it!!
Love the blend of flavors and the mixture of peas and asparagus…..innovative mix and delicious. Also, healthy which always makes it a great choice. It’ impressed our dinner guests!
Yum Yum eat them peas and asparagus up, the touch of honey I find very interesting! Thank you so very much for sharing. Can’t wait to make it.
I love green dishes, they are pure health!
Two vegetables that I disliked in childhood and have yet to outgrow the dislike for…unfortunately, I am sure…
So easy, so delicious. Thank you!
Making this immediately. I searched asparagus, found this, and I’m ready to go!!
Oh, Jenn! You’ve done it again! I made this amazingly simple dish for Easter dinner and my entire family raved. My mom even bragged about it at another dinner she attended and it’s been requested at our next visit.
I made this for Easter too and it was so easy and soooo good. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes!
We had this for Easter and it was absolutely fantastic. I’m so happy to have this recipe just when I’m picking a bunch of asparagus from my garden everyday. It will definately be a spring time staple.
YEAH for spring!!! This scream spring!
I tagged you in the Easter Menu game. If you have time it’s fun! Like reading your blog too!