Fresh Asparagus Peas And Basil Al Dente |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Great side dish to match with a really good main dish. Fresh taste. Ingredients:
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion |
3 tbsp. unsalted butter |
2 bunches of asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces |
3/4 pound shelled fresh peas (2 1/2 cups; 1 3/4 pound in pods) or 1 (10-ounce) package thawed frozen peas or fresh from garden |
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt |
handful of torn basil leaves (about 3/4 cup) |
Directions:
1. In a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, cook onions in butter, stirring frequently until just tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Stir in asparagus, peas, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then seal skillet with foil.
3. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes.
4. Stir in basil and sea salt to taste.
5. Serve with a great meal.
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