Asparagus with Anchovies & Garlic

From EatingWell: April/May 2006 — Subscribe Now!

Think bold Caesar-salad flavors meet asparagus. This preparation will kick you in the taste buds with assertive garlic, spicy red pepper and rich, salty anchovy.

READER'S COMMENT:

"This is our favorite way of preparing asparagus. Don't let the anchovies put you off - adds a nutty flavor, not at all fishy. You can buy wonderful asparagus now year round. Sandra, Plano, TX "

Asparagus with Anchovies & Garlic Recipe

4 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons anchovy paste, or 1 anchovy fillet, minced

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add asparagus, water and anchovy; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 93 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 8 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 466 mg sodium; 270 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Folate (42% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat