Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter

Name: Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 bunch asparagus; 1 c. Fresh Peas; 2 clove garlic; 1 c. grape tomatoes

By Carrie PurcellPublished: Mar 4, 2014

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asparagus peas and tomatoes with herb butter

Photograph by Andrew Purcell

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

111

These garden-fresh vegetables are full of flavor. Sauteed lightly in olive oil and garlic then served with homemade herb butter, they're the perfect addition to any meal.

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Ingredients

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 bunch asparagus
1 cup Fresh Peas
2 clove garlic
1 cup grape tomatoes

Directions

1. Step 1In a small bowl, combine the butter, chives, parsley, freshly ground pepper, and salt; mix well. Transfer the herb butter to a 12-inch-long piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a log. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to seal. Refrigerate the herb butter until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
2. Step 2In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the peas and garlic, and sauté until the asparagus and peas are just tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and red pepper flakes to taste, and sauté for 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large platter.
3. Step 3Slice chilled herb butter into 1/2-inch-thick disks; serve with warm vegetables.