Asparagus with Olive Oil & Herbs

Name: Asparagus with Olive Oil & Herbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/4 lbs asparagus, woody ends removed; salt & pepper; 1/2 cup of fresh mint, chopped (or 2 1/4 tsp dried mint); 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Recipe by CountryLady

I love the spring when fresh asparagus is available! This recipe is from "Come For Dinner" by Leslie Revsin.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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cup chopped fresh parsley
2

cloves garlic, minced
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cup extra virgin olive oil
2 ¹⁄₄

lbs asparagus, woody ends removed
salt & pepper
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cup of fresh mint, chopped (or 2 1/4 tsp dried mint)
2 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Mix parsley, garlic& oil in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Add asparagus& mix to ensure that all stalks are covered with oil mixture.
Place asparagus into a skillet large enough for the asparagus to lie flat in no more than 2 layers.
Season with salt& pepper.
Cover& cook over medium-high heat until sizzling.
Reduce heat to low& simmer until asparagus is tender but not mushy, 10- 20 minutes.
Transfer to serving platter& sprinkle mint over top.
Stir lemon juice into the pan juices, season to taste& pour over asparagus.
Serve hot or at room temperature.

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