Italian

Asparagus Recipe is for Side Dish.

Asparagus Recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus Recipe takes 5 minutes to cook.

Asparagus Recipe makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus Recipe are:

? 1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb
? 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
? 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
? 1 teaspoon lemon zest-freshly grated lemon rind
? Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Here is how you make Asparagus Recipe:

METHOD1 Prepare the asparagus by rinsing them thoroughly, break off any tough, white bottoms and discard. Cut into 1 to 2 inch sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal.2 Fill a medium sized saucepan half way with water, bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and reduce heat slightly to a simmer. Parboil the asparagus for exactly 2 minutes. Drain the hot water. While the asparagus are still hot, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon rind. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or room temperature.Note that when you are working with so few ingredients, it's important to make sure they are of the highest quality.Serving Size: Serves 4 Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutesNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMFINGER7.

The nutritional information for Asparagus Recipe is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 87.2

• Total Fat: 7.9 g
• Cholesterol: 2.0 mg
• Sodium: 125.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 3.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 2.4 g

Asparagus Recipe is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Asparagus Recipe is Vegetarian