Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms

Sautéed asparagus and mushrooms is an incredibly easy dish that takes just a few minutes and a few basic pantry ingredients. Asparagus is an excellent and healthy vegetable that can be prepared conveniently for a fast weeknight supper side.

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My kids love asparagus, so I make sure to cook these often and in the easiest possible way whenever I can. This quick sautéed asparagus and mushrooms is a practical and super-easy recipe.

How to Pick Asparagus?

Size:

I always pick asparagus that are about the size of a pencil. Bigger ones are more fibrous, old and most of the time require to be peeled. Remember that tender ones are sweeter than the thick, old ones. That's because as the spears have an extra woody texture, they lose the flavor a lot. Next time when you buy asparagus keep this in mind.

Color:

Light, tender green is the right color to look for while picking asparagus spears. If you see a little purple tinge or shade around the edges, it's a sign that the spears are fresh.

Texture:

Clean, bright and firm - always pick asparagus that are firm. Limp looking ones are not fresh and would't taste good after cooking. Also, check the tips. Those with tighter tips are fresh and you definitely want to buy those.

How to store asparagus for a longer period of time?

Do not wash the asparagus prior to putting it in the refrigerator. Preferably, put them in a Ziplock bag to keep them fresh. You can also keep the lower-stems damp as it may help retaining the freshness of the asparagus.

How to prepare asparagus for cooking?

Preparing Asparagus for cooking requires a bit of work, but it is easy to do. Find the line on the spear where the color changes to white at the bottom and just snap from there. After you snap off the white and fibrous ends, just break the spears into small pieces or cut them to the size you want.

Alternatively, you can slice the bottoms off of the spears and then dice them length-wise or just the way you want.

If your asparagus has extremely thick skin, you may need to peel that skin off before using them in cooking. That's the major reason why I shop for smaller asparagus instead of those big, fat ones.

How to clean and prep mushrooms?

You may find tons of choices to clean mushrooms and each of them is actually good. But I simply, wash my mushrooms, pat them dry and peel them before using in cooking. Peeling is not necessary, but I always prefer to do it.  Sometimes when I am in a hurry and don’t really want the peeling, I just wash them, pat dry and slice.

Another way to clean mushrooms is by using a damp paper towel. Just wipe the mushrooms and brush the dust off before slicing and using in cooking. Always trim the bottom of the stem and discard it. If you see any pink or green colored stem, just discard the entire stalk. Bigger mushrooms like Portobello have black-looking gills underneath their caps. You can just use a spoon to clear those before washing and slicing.

Never soak mushrooms and they tend to turn very black while cooking. Also, pick fresh mushrooms that look dry, tight and fresh.

Are mushrooms healthy?

Believe it or not, these little fungi are healthy. Mushrooms are highly nutritious, offer tons of B vitamins in particular and help improving heart health. You can find more about health benefits of mushrooms here.

Are Mushrooms a Superfood?

Mushrooms are fungi not plants. Hence, these do not contain any plant-based nutrients but offer vitamins and minerals. Considering the health benefits of mushrooms, certain varieties are considered superfood.

What are the benefits of eating asparagus?

Asparagus is a great source of plant-based vitamins and minerals, and is a good source of copper and fibers. It aids in collagen formation and iron absorption, and hence can be considered as a healthy, low-carb vegetable.

Is Sautéed Mushroom and Asparagus Keto?

Yes, my sautéed mushrooms and asparagus is a keto recipe. It is low in carb, high in fiber and is a good source of plant-based proteins. 

How to Make Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms?

Ingredients for Asparagus-mushroom sauté:

• 1 bundle of asparagus, trimmed, peeled and halved
• 8 oz. shiitake or button mushrooms halved/sliced
• 1 tbsp. avocado oil
• 2 garlic cloves sliced or diced
• 1 tbsp. lime juice 
• Seasoning - dried oregano+dried basil+Red chili flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions to Make Sautéed asparagus and mushrooms:

• Heat your 10-inch Mealthy Stainless steel pan and add the avocado oil.
• If using aquafaba, add two tbsps now.
• Once, the avocado oil is hot, add garlic and allow a few seconds to infuse the garlic in the oil.
• Now add asparagus to the same pan and stir fry on medium-high for about 4-8 minutes until mushroom and asparagus are tender.
• Once cooked, both veggies - mushrooms and asparagus will change colors. While mushrooms will have a light brown color with liquids dried, asparagus will become dark green and tender but yet with a bite. 
• Season with salt, pepper, and the seasoning mix, and give a good toss. 
• Squeeze in fresh lime and give a good mix.
• Serve hot as a side or as a main.
• Enjoy!

How to make sautéed asparagus and mushrooms in the instant pot?

• Wash and prep all veggies.
• Trim the asparagus and slice or dice the mushrooms.
• Put the IP into a sauté mode, and add oil or aquafaba if oil-free. Add garlic and allow it to infuse.
• Now add mushrooms and asparagus. Add two tablespoons of vegan broth and close the lid. 
• The pressure will build and as soon as you see the raised pressure pin, put the valve in the sealed position, switch the sauté mode off.
• Set the pot to pressure cook in low pressure for 1 minute. 
• After a minute, let it stand for a minute or two minutes and quick release pressure.
• Now open the lid. It’s okay if you see a lot of liquid inside the pot.
• Bring the pot to sauté mode again and allow the veggies and mushrooms to brown while the liquid dries out. 
• Season, mix and add lime juice.
• Serve and enjoy. 

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