Asparagus with Lime and Ginger

Lightly steamed asparagus is flavored with lime and ginger.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.

Step 2

Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus.