Simple Sautéed Asparagus

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This is one of the easiest ways to prepare sautéed fresh asparagus. Simply trim and cook it in a skillet in olive oil and some water for an easy side dish.

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1 Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add asparagus spears; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 Add water and cover to steam asparagus and keep it from drying out. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper.