Sauteed Asparagus and Lemon
Bright and fresh, this asparagus and lemon dish is a fast, easy side, made with minimal ingredients to let the flavors really shine.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 97kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus , woody ends trimmed and spears cut into ½-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt , or to taste
- 1 lemon , zested
Instructions
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, warm the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the 1 bunch asparagus and sautee for about 3 minutes. Stir in the 4 cloves garlic and reduce the heat to low, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and fork tender. Remove from heat, season with ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt and toss with the zest of 1 lemon.
Notes
- Cook to taste. I love that sweet spot between cooked through and still firm. You can cook the asparagus a bit more if you prefer softer asparagus and conversely, can cook it a little less for firmer asparagus.
- Herbs. Stir in some chopped fresh or dried herbs to the pan, such as parsley, basil, or oregano.
- Add more garlic. This recipe takes well to adjustments. Add more garlic if you like a lot of garlic. You can also use less.
- Serve cold. While I tend to serve this sautee with a hot meal, it's also lovely cold! You could mix it with quinoa and chickpeas to make a warm-weather side dish, or add leftover asparagus to a salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg