ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND TOMATOES WITH HERB BUTTER

Yummy and healthy, this makes a perfect side dish. Per serving, only 111 calories, 6 total carbs (2 fiber),  0 sugar grams, and 2 grams protein. 

• 4 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt (I suggest omitting or cut back to 1/4 tsp)
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 bunch(es) asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1 cup(s) fresh peas
• 2 clove(s) garlic, chopped
• 1 cup(s) (1/4 pint) grape tomatoes, halved
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Directions
1. In 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. In 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. Slice chilled herb butter into 1/2-inch-thick disks; serve with warm vegetables.

• Note: This is an old Country Living recipe.