MINTED LEMON ASPARAGUS

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An easy spring side dish that doesn't mask the asparagus's unique flavor, and is done in just 3 easy steps. Top with feta cheese for extra tang, or use slivered almonds for a milder flavor and a little crunch. Serve hot or cold.

Provided by LitleLisa1

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 6m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice and mint. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the asparagus into the boiling water for about 45 seconds, then remove to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the asparagus, and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with the lemon mixture, and sprinkle cheese over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 107.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Cupid Sylvester
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Nasir Mustefa
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful.


Ray treehugger
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jazmin
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


The
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the lemon-mint sauce.


Md Lamea
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I'm not a fan of lemon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The asparagus was still delicious.


Killer King
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of lemon and mint.


Stacy Hazelwood
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Jaheime
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a salad and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Azariah TAU
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate their asparagus!


Salamti Amjad
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This is my new favorite way to cook asparagus. It's so simple, yet so flavorful.


Mansing Rumba
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-mint sauce really brightens up the flavor.


Marvin Mcbride
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So easy and delicious! I love that I can use fresh asparagus from my garden.


Blossom Sunny
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-mint sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.