Garlic & Lemon Asparagus

Garlic & Lemon Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 lb asparagus

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp oil

• zest of 1 lemon

• salt & pepper to taste

• water for cooking

1. Bring 4-6 cups of water to boil a medium-sized pot.

2. Wash and trim asparagus. Slice diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces.

3. Place asparagus into boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain.

4. Heat oil in a pan and cook garlic for 1 minute.

5. Add asparagus, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and 1/2 of the lemon zest to the pan. Stir to combine.

6. Place in a serving bowl or platter and garnish with the remaining lemon zest.

7. Serve with your favorite grilled or baked meat.

Serves: 4.

Notes&Tips:

• My family love fresh asparagus, and so a few years ago we planted some in our garden. I am looking forward to harvesting this year as it will be the third season since we've planted. Asparagus takes 3 to 4 years to mature.

• Asparagus can be grilled, roasted, sauteed, steamed, or eaten raw. A versatile vegetable that does not require you to slave over the sink or stove.

• Every time I cook asparagus I like to do a different recipe. I keep it simple as when spring comes around I like to enjoy the warmer weather outdoors.

• If your asparagus are on the skinny side, cook for less time. Or if you happen to get the really fat asparagus, cook for a bit longer. Mine were somewhere in between.