Olive Garden Asparagus With Lemon and Minced Onions

Celticevergreen's Note:

This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery – Olive Garden’s Italian Partners.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon yellow onion, minced
• 1 lemon, sliced thinly

Directions:

1. Cut 1 inch off of the bottom of the asparagus. Discard. Heat pan over medium heat. Add extra virgin olive oil. Add onion and cook for approximately 3 minutes or until onion starts to soften.
2. Place the remaining ingredients in a saucepan, except lemons. Squeeze quartered lemons into same saucepan and place lemon in as well. Fill pan with enough water to cover the asparagus half way and cover.
3. Cook at medium to high heat until the asparagus is bright green and tender (2-3 minutes). Place asparagus and onion on platter to serve. Garnish with sliced lemon.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Very tasty recipe - I had to sub Lime for the lemon - I thought that I had a lemon in the fridge but alas - not so It was still lovely and I will make it again using lemon