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Sauteed Asparagus With Lemon

Sauteed Asparagus With Lemon

Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon is a delicious and simple side dish that enhances any meal!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 36 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash the asparagus. Bend and snap one spear of the asparagus. Line up the snapped spear next to the bunch of asparagus, slice all of the spears at the same length of the snapped spear. Chop the asparagus into thirds.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering add the chopped asparagus. Salt and pepper the asparagus.
  • Saute the asparagus, stirring constantly, 5-7 minutes until the asparagus is dark green and crispy tender.
  • Turn off the heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the asparagus. Zest lemon peel with a zester over asparagus before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a variety of main courses, adding a refreshing flavor with the lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 2.4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.9gFiber: 2gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.8mg
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