Lemony Asparagus Recipe

I cuss, you cuss, we all cuss… for Asparagus!

Ok, so it’s not ym favorite food, and probably not you favorite either. But like all dark green vegetables its backed with vitamins and minerals!

Here’s a recipe that might actually bump these food a few notches up on you like list:

Lemony Asparagus

• 2 Tbsps. lemon juice

• 7 tsps. extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard

• 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 pounds thin asparagus

In a bowl, combine lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.  Whisk in oil and set aside.

Trim and wash asparagus.  In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook asparagus until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain asparagus in a colander and pat dry.

Gently toss asparagus with oil and lemon mixture and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

6 servings

47 calories/serving.

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