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 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 🙂