Best Asparagus With Lemon And Garlic Recipes

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EASY SAUTéED ASPARAGUS



Easy Sautéed Asparagus image

With fresh lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean favorites like feta and roasted red peppers, this Sautéed Asparagus is an easy side dish that complements almost any dinner. Serve with your favorite fish, lamb or chicken for a quick and healthy meal any night.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Extra virgin olive oil
1 pound asparagus, (trimmed, and cut into 3-inch pieces)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 shallot, (chopped)
1 lemon, (zested and juiced)
1 teaspoon chile pepper flakes,
1 teaspoon za'atar
1/3 cup roasted red peppers (from a jar, drained, and chopped)
1/3 cup feta cheese, (more to your liking)

Steps:

  • Heat up ¼ cup olive oil over medium-high heat until just shimmering.
  • Add the asparagus and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Cook for a couple minutes, tossing regularly, then add the shallots and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and lightly browned.
  • Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice, zest, spices, roasted peppers and feta cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, Fat 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Sodium 283.5 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, Sugar 3.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS



Lemon-Roasted Asparagus image

When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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