Sauteed Beans & Asparagus with Garlic & Chive Butter

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Sauteed Beans & Asparagus with Garlic & Chive Butter

 

 

4 teaspoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

300 g (10 1/2 oz) fresh green beans, trimmed

3 bunches asparagus

50 g (1 3/4 oz) vegan margarine, chopped

8 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

salt & pepper, to taste

 

 

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for 1

minute or until just softened (do not brown).

 

2. Add beans. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until beans start to turn bright green.

Transfer beans and garlic to a bowl.

 

3. Add asparagus to pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus starts to

turn bright green.

 

4. Reduce heat to low. Return beans and garlic to pan. Add margarine and chives.

Cook for 2 minutes

or until margarine is melted.

 

5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

 

 

Serves 8.