Lemony Fresh Asparagus With Thyme
Asparagus is a member of the lily family and is related to onions, leeks, and garlic.
This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Asparagus
- 2 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and wash them.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the blanched asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the lemon-thyme mixture over the cooked asparagus and toss well to coat.
- Let the asparagus rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the lemony fresh asparagus with thyme as a side dish or as a part of a salad or pasta dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.