Description
Simple and flavorful asparagus with lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the woody ends from the asparagus.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the trimmed asparagus to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the asparagus.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the asparagus.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg