Asparagus, pea, and mushroom stew with basil

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsButter
1largeOnion; sliced thin
1mediumClove garlic; minced
2poundsAsparagus; trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
½poundsMushrooms; sliced thin
3tablespoonsLemon juice; from 1 lemon
1cupChicken stock or canned chicken broth
2tablespoonsMinced fresh basil
2cupsFrozen sweet peas; thawed
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround black pepper
4Servings rice or pasta; steamed

Directions

Heat oil and 1 tbl. butter in a large skillet. Add onions and garlic; saute until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add next 4 ingredients plus 1 tablespoon basil; bring to boil and simmer until asparagus are almost tender and liquid reduces to ½ cup, about 7 minutes.

Add peas; simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining basil and butter. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Serve immediately.

Recipe by Mangia!

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