Asparagus Side Dish

By jenlin

"This a deliciously easy way to prepare asparagus. Sometimes I add julienned carrots and steam them together. It all looks very pretty with the colors."

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 10 grape tomatoes, halved

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 17mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the asparagus and water in a 10 inch skillet and place over medium heat; cover. Allow the asparagus to steam until tender, about 10 minutes; drain. Reduce heat to low and return the skillet to the heat. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add the grape tomatoes to the skillet and replace the lid. Allow to sit covered until the cheese melts and the tomatoes are slightly steamed, about 2 minutes.