Description
Discover a quick and flavorful vegetable side with Slow Cooker Garlic Asparagus and Mushrooms. This recipe combines crisp asparagus spears, earthy sliced mushrooms, and aromatic minced garlic, all bathed in melted butter. Cooked low and slow for four hours, the vegetables become tender yet retain a pleasant bite, absorbing the buttery, garlicky richness. Perfect for busy weeknights, it pairs well with meats, poultry, or pasta, delivering a comforting, elegant accompaniment without fuss. Enjoy to
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim asparagus and slice mushrooms.
- Mince garlic and mix with butter.
- Place asparagus and mushrooms in slow cooker.
- Add garlic‑butter mixture over vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Stir gently, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of red‑pepper flakes or a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Garlic Asparagus and Mushrooms, easy slow cooker side, garlic asparagus recipe, mushroom slow cooker dish, healthy vegetable side, quick weeknight side, low carb vegetable recipe, easy asparagus side