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    Home » Side Dishes

    5-Ingredient Asparagus Recipe with Curry Sauce

    Published: Mar 18, 2013 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 25 Comments

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    This 5-Ingredient Asparagus Recipe with Curry Sauce is a breeze to make! 47 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SmartPoint #vegan

    When I start posting asparagus recipes, that can only mean one thing. No, it doesn't mean that we're holding vegetable light-saber battles in our kitchen, though my little Jedis would be thrilled if I gave the go-ahead for that, especially when it comes to asparagus. I certainly can't complain about my boys' vegetable consumption, but asparagus is one thing they just can't get excited about. That just means that there's more for my husband and me to enjoy!

    To the excitement of the whole family, asparagus means that spring is here. I will admit that I am DONE with winter this year. After multiple cold weather runs (we're talking 5 degrees F, people - frozen eyelashes, frozen hair) and many hours in my now-ratty fleece pants, I am more than ready for a little warmth.

    Fresh asparagus doesn't need much dressing up. Quite honestly, one of my favorite ways of cooking asparagus is tossing it in olive oil, salt and pepper, and cooking it to tender suppleness on the grill. That being said, it's fun to give it an extra touch of flavor, whether it's with a Miso Lime Dressing or a simple sauce made of vegetable broth and store-bought curry paste.

    5-Ingredient Asparagus Recipe with Curry Sauce #recipe #asparagus #healthy

    Curry paste can be found in the international aisle of most supermarkets. My favorite is Patak's, the curry paste that my mum always uses in her Chicken and Potato Curry.

    Besides being easy to throw together, and requiring only five ingredients, the beauty of this dish is that the sauce doesn't overpower the fresh flavor of the asparagus. It's just a hint of exotic flavor in a light sauce. And did I mention that this side dish is only 47 calories per serving. Not too shabby.

    The recipe:

    Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat.

    This 5-Ingredient Asparagus Recipe with Curry Sauce is a breeze to make! 47 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SmartPoint #healthy

    Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the asparagus stalks and curry paste, and sauté for 2 minutes.

    This 5-Ingredient Asparagus Recipe with Curry Sauce is a breeze to make! 47 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SmartPoint #recipe #healthy

    Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the asparagus tips. Cook until the asparagus is just tender.

    This 5-Ingredient Asparagus Recipe with Curry Sauce is a breeze to make! 47 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SmartPoint #vegetarian #healthy

    Transfer the asparagus and sauce to a serving dish. Serve hot or at room temperature.

    Other asparagus recipes:

    Roasted Asparagus with Miso Lime Dressing
    Creamy Asparagus Soup with Lemon & Thyme

    5-Ingredient Asparagus Recipe with Curry Sauce

    This healthy and flavorful side dish can be made in a snap. Only 5 ingredients needed for this asparagus with curry sauce. 47 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SmartPoint
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    Course: Side Dishes
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 48kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 pound asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces, tips and stalks separated
    • 1 tablespoon mild curry paste such as Patak's
    • ½ cup vegetable broth
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    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat.
    • Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the asparagus stalks and curry paste, and sauté for 2 minutes.
    • Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the asparagus tips. Cook until the asparagus is just tender.
    • Transfer the asparagus and sauce to a serving dish. Serve hot or at room temperature.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 1 (SmartPoints), 1 (Points+), 1 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.2of the Asparagus | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1510IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Elle

        March 19, 2013 at 12:50 pm

        This looks delicious and so unusual! I would have never considered this, but now I can't wait to try it! Thank you!

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      2. gina @ skinnytaste

        March 19, 2013 at 7:56 am

        Love this idea, I would never have thought of asparagus and curry, looks delish!

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      3. Anne @The Cooking Campaign

        March 19, 2013 at 1:27 am

        When I was growing up I'm embarrassed to say that I HATED asparagus. But now I absolutely adore it, so there's definitely still hope for your kids! Love the curry paste twist.

        Reply
      4. Nutmeg Nanny

        March 18, 2013 at 9:39 pm

        Sweet simplicity. I love this, a healthy, low calorie dish that preserves the natural flavor of the vegetable 🙂 have to give this a try

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      5. Jeanette

        March 18, 2013 at 6:33 pm

        I love how easy this is Dara - I've yet to try Patak's curry paste but have a jar in my pantry - time to pull it out and give this a try!

        Reply
      6. claudia lamascolo

        March 18, 2013 at 6:26 pm

        Awesome photo just makes me want to dive into it!

        Reply
      7. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

        March 18, 2013 at 6:10 pm

        Yummy, Dara! What a healthy and delicious dish...

        Reply
      8. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

        March 18, 2013 at 4:29 pm

        I've never thought to add curry to my asparagus... I'm completely intrigued by this flavor combo!

        Reply
      9. carrian

        March 18, 2013 at 2:29 pm

        Asparagus is the best. Hooray for spring and new veggie recipes!

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      10. Kelly

        March 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm

        Mmm asparagus is literally one of my favorite veggies so I love finding new recipes to try out. This sounds amazing! 🙂

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      11. Shelley

        March 18, 2013 at 12:52 pm

        Printing and saving this one! We have 1/2 acre asparagus with 1700 more crowns going in the ground in the next week or two. I sell everything I pick (except what we eat ourselves) to a local restaurant. We do love roasting or grilling with just evoo, s&p, but I'm always on the lookout for something new and simple. Once ours is up, we eat it every single night until I stop picking sometime in June. Guess you can't overdose on it, or we'd be the first ones down:)

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      12. kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts

        March 18, 2013 at 11:27 am

        My kids are not asparagus fans, but they do love curry--so there's a chance my spouse and I would have to share this yummy-looking dish with them.

        I'm cool with that.

        Thanks, Dara!

        Reply
      13. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction

        March 18, 2013 at 11:09 am

        I am so ready for some warmer weather. . .and for lots of fresh asparagus! Love this dish!

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      14. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

        March 18, 2013 at 9:47 am

        I am thinking Easter side dish here 🙂 Love the asparagus and garlic combo.

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      15. Tieghan

        March 18, 2013 at 7:13 am

        Asparagus is my favorite thing about spring! I just used it on a Caprese melt with Balsamic Reduction and a fried egg! It was so good! I can not wait to try this as I love curry!

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      16. Jen @ Savory Simple

        March 18, 2013 at 6:55 am

        I am overly excited about the return of spring and asparagus! Love this.

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      17. Brian @ A Thought For Food

        March 18, 2013 at 6:54 am

        I'm so ready to have asparagus back. This curry recipe sounds so perfect right now.

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      18. Amanda

        March 18, 2013 at 6:46 am

        I would never in a million years have thought to put curry with asparagus. So smart!!! These photos are stunning as usual!

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      19. Abby @The Fristed Vegan

        March 18, 2013 at 4:38 am

        I so agree with you, over winter, ready for anything remotley warm! Especially for running 🙂

        Reply
      20. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

        March 18, 2013 at 4:08 am

        This sounds lovely!!

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