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Asparagus in Lemon Sauce

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Lemon and Asparagus
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
5 min
Servings
10
Nutrition Facts

Calories: 90
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
Added Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 3 g

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh or frozen asparagus (thawed), rinsed and ends broken off
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 
Directions
  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
     
  2. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Bring two cups water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus, reduce heat, and simmer until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
     
  3. In the same saucepan, combine olive oil, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Toss with warm asparagus. Serve warm. Garnish with lemon slices.

Store in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator.