When you’re making a meal with asparagus as a side dish, this is a deliciously easy way to prepare asparagus. Sometimes I add julienned carrots and steam them together. It all looks very pretty with the colors.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::12 mins
Total Time::17 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
⅔ cup water
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 grape tomatoes, halved
Directions
Add asparagus and water to a 10-inch skillet over medium heat; cover. Steam asparagus until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
Return asparagus in skillet to heat; reduce heat to low. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add grape tomatoes to the skillet; cover and allow to sit, covered, until cheese melts and tomatoes are slightly steamed, about 2 minutes.