Sauteed Asparagus, Peppers, and Onions

Sauteed asparagus, peppers, and onions is an awesome keto vegetable side dish. In under 30 minutes, you can have this delicious side on your table.

This dish of sauteed asparagus, peppers, and onions pairs nicely with any number of main dishes. It’s a flavorful dish on its own, but if you’d like, you can also top it with some fresh lemon juice or zest, or with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese. And since it comes together so quickly, it’s a perfect choice for even your busiest of days!

Let’s talk about asparagus!

When following a keto plan, asparagus is an awesome vegetable choice. It’s a low calorie and low carb food which provides some important nutrients and is a great source of fiber. Asparagus has a very distinct taste which I’d describe as being earthy with a mild bitterness to it. While commonly seen as the green variety, it can also be purple or white. One of the great things about asparagus is that it can be prepared in a variety of ways. Asparagus can be boiled, broiled, grilled, roasted, sauteed, or steamed. It can be served as a delicious side dish. It’s also a great vegetable to add to casseroles, frittatas, quiches, omelets, salads, soups, and stir-fry dishes. For this dish, we’re simply trimming the ends, then cutting into bite sized pieces. Depending on the size of your asparagus, you can either cut each piece into three or four pieces.

What other ingredients go into this sauteed asparagus, peppers, and onions dish?

To our asparagus, we add sliced bell peppers and onions. You can use any color or color combination of peppers for your dish. I used a yellow onion, but you could use a red onion if you’d prefer. For seasoning, we add a simple yet delicious combination of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once our vegetables and peppers are sauteed in olive oil until almost tender, we add a little butter and a couple minced garlic cloves. You can add even more garlic if you’d like. I like to add in a couple tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley right at the end to give this dish even more color, flavor, and texture. If you’d like, you can top your dish with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice or some lemon zest. Another wonderful option is to top your dish with some fresh grated Parmesan, Parmesan-Reggiano, or even crumbled feta cheese.

What are some ways I can serve this sauteed asparagus, peppers, and onions dish?

You have some great low carb options for serving this dish! It pairs nicely with any meat including beef, chicken, pork, turkey, and seafood. You can serve this side with burgers, keto sandwiches, and lettuce wraps. It also pairs nicely with roasts and steaks and all kinds of grilled meats. This dish would also make a great side addition to keto meatballs, meatloaf, and keto casseroles. If you want a fresh and delicious addition to your favorite egg dishes, this asparagus, pepper, and onion dish is a great choice! You can also serve this dish with a keto soup or stew. You can even add a green salad or some keto biscuits, cornbread, or English muffins to make an awesome and satisfying meal.

Here are some keto chicken main dishes that would pair nicely with this vegetable side dish!

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Leg Quarters

Easy Baked Harissa Chicken Thighs

Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Low Carb Dill Pickle Brined Chicken Drumsticks

Helpful Hints:

*You can use any color or color combination of bell peppers for this dish.

*You can add even more garlic if you’d like.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large skillet
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***The words of the LORD are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times. Psalm 12:6***