Sauteed Asparagus with Olives and 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.

by Food Network Kitchen·published 2016-11-16

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Servings

(4–6)

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Calories / serving

126 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilolive-oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely choppedgarlic
2 pounds medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces at an angleasparagus
Kosher salt and freshly ground black peppersalt-and-pepper
3 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, slivered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basilbasil

Instructions (1 steps)

01Heat 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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