How to Make Skillet Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Walnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus is a wonderful vegetable that is often overlooked in home cooking. However, when prepared properly, it can be a show-stopping side dish that is bursting with flavor and nutrients. One of the best ways to cook asparagus is in a skillet, where it can develop a delicious caramelized exterior without losing its crunch. When paired with sweet caramelized onions and crunchy walnuts, this dish becomes a true delight for the taste buds.

Skillet asparagus with caramelized onions and ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), divided
  • ½ cup thinly sliced sweet onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped English walnuts
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, woody bases removed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 pound of asparagus

  • Melt 1/2 of the ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; spread out into a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat if it's browning too quickly; do not allow to burn. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar.
  • Transfer onion-garlic mixture to a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet and melt the remaining ghee over medium-low heat. Add walnut pieces and stir until crisp and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add asparagus to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until bright green, tender, but still crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Plate asparagus, add onion mixture, and garnish with walnuts.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 43mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 282mg