Ingredients for Asparagus With Lemon And Mint
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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How to Make Asparagus With Lemon And Mint
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- Drain the asparagus in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium serving bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add the hot asparagus to the bowl.
- Gently toss the mixture to coat the asparagus and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Serve the asparagus at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
2g
Carbs
1g
