Asparagus and Mushrooms, Sauteed

Recipe Inspiration Source:  Mirlandra's Kitchen
Her page has lots of extra info and tips.



I made this recipe and it's a keeper.  It's easy and tasty.  It can be modified to be oil-free.

  • 1 bundle of asparagus
  • 6-12 mushrooms crimini or baby bella
  • 3 Tbsp. Butter (or not!)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • fresh ground pepper
  • salt


Snap or cut the root ends off of asparagus spears and then snap or cut each spear into pieces 1"-3" long.

Wash and slice mushrooms.

In a large nonstick pan, add butter and mushrooms. Sprinkle on a little salt. Fry on medium - high heat until mushrooms are golden brown in color, about 1 minute.
 
Remove the mushrooms to a plate but leave the any remaining butter in the pan. 

Add asparagus, and water. Sprinkle additional salt (at least 1/8 tsp.) and grind in some pepper.

Saute the asparagus on medium high for about 2 minutes until it is bright green and slightly softened. If you bite a piece and it has a slight chew/crunch but is still mostly soft it is done.

Remove from heat, stir in mushrooms and serve hot.