Switch it up from those boring side dishes and and try this zesty, garlicy asparagus.
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time25minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings4- 6 servings
Ingredients
2poundsa large bunch asparagus, trimmed
2tablespoonsolive oil
2heads garlicpeeled with ends trimmed
1small lemonquartered
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash asparagus in cold water and pat dry very well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium high heat. Add asparagus and cook for about 2 minutes per side until it starts to brown slightly. Add garlic cloves and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until garlic and asparagus are nicely browned. Add lemon and pour in about 1 inch of water then cover with lid.
Cook for 8 to 12 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and asparagus is tender.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.