Quick Skillet Asparagus

By Kplmrm

Myth-Buster Recipe Extra-virgin olive oil adds great flavor to this simple dish, and sautéing with it doesn't burn away the oil's healthful antioxidants.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces)

Nutritional Information
Calories:71
Fat:4.7g (sat 0.7g,mono 3.3g,poly 0.7g)
Protein:2.5g
Carbohydrate:5g
Fiber:2.5g
Cholesterol:0.0mg
Iron:0.4mg
Sodium:148mg
Calcium:25mg

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound medium asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add asparagus to pan; cook 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and browned, stirring frequently. Transfer to a serving platter. Add rind, juice, and salt, tossing to coat.