How can I make asparagus crispy?

Sauté on high heat for a short time.

Can I use olive oil instead of butter?

Yes, it's a healthier alternative.

Great with chicken, fish, or as a salad topping.

Vegetables

Fresh asparagus sautéed in garlic butter for a savory side dish.

Per 100 g

65 kcal

1 cup

87 kcal

(134 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2.2 g / 100g	7 g / 100g	3.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 41% · Fat 46%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (134 g, 87 kcal) is 4% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 21 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Garlic Butter Asparagus is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Garlic Butter Asparagus	65	2.2 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

8/10

Low in calories and high in fiber, perfect for weight management.

How can I make asparagus crispy?: Sauté on high heat for a short time.
Can I use olive oil instead of butter?: Yes, it's a healthier alternative.
What pairs well with asparagus?: Great with chicken, fish, or as a salad topping.

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