Rating: 4 stars
10 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

Spring asparagus shines with just a few flavor enhancements.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2013

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Credit: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
8 mins
total:
14 mins
Yield:
Serves 4
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.

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  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add asparagus; cook 1 minute. Sprinkle evenly with lemon rind, pepper, and salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle asparagus with pecorino Romano cheese.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

53 calories; fat 3.1g; saturated fat 0.8g; sodium 118mg.
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