Parmesan Asparagus and Broccoli

5 from 2 votes

With a bit of butter and a sprinkling of Parmesan, asparagus and broccoli become the perfect side dish for any meal.

Prep Time8

Cook Time6

Total Time14

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

1 small head of broccoli about 2 cups broccoli florets stem sliced thin and included if desired
½ pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 2″ pieces
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons parmesan finely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice OPTIONAL

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the skillet and cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes to partially steam the vegetables.
Uncover and continue cooking, tossing constantly, for about 4-6 more minutes. You want the vegetables to turn bright green and stay fairly crisp while barely softening from the heat.
Add the butter to the bottom of the skillet and toss quickly to coat the pieces. Remove from the heat and sprinkle generously with Parmesan and drizzle with lemon juice, if desired, before serving.