Asparagus is pan-fried with a little lemon and mint to enjoy as a side dish or toss with pasta and extra lemon juice, olive oil, and mint for an easy vegetarian dinner.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
85 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large, shallow pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, arrange asparagus evenly over the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir once. Continue cooking, stirring as needed, until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in mint, cook for about 30 seconds, and remove from heat. Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
