Sautéed as a side dish

Sautéed asparagus is a quick-cooked side dish featuring tender-crisp asparagus spears, typically prepared with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. This simple yet elegant preparation is a staple in many Western cuisines, particularly popular in European and American home cooking and restaurants.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in carbohydrates and calories, providing a good source of fiber, vitamins K, A, and C, as well as folate and antioxidants. A typical serving contains roughly 70-100 calories, depending on the amount of oil used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	300 mg
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Vitamin A	900 IU
Vitamin C	12 mg
Folate	130 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to herald the arrival of spring, making sautéed asparagus a seasonal delicacy. Nutritionally, it contains a unique amino acid called asparagine, which acts as a natural diuretic.