Pan-Fried Minty Asparagus

Pan-Fried Minty Asparagus

Enjoy this pan-fried asparagus with lemon and mint as a tasty side dish or toss with pasta and olive oil for a quick and easy vegetarian dinner.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
85 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Stir in mint, cook for about 30 seconds, and remove from heat. Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large, shallow pan over medium heat. Arrange asparagus evenly over the bottom of the pan. Cook in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once. Continue cooking, stirring as needed, until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 0.5 lemon

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