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Skillet Asparagus with Mint and Lemon
Skillet Asparagus with Mint and Lemon brings crisp-tender spears kissed with citrus and cool herbal notes. The bright mint and a squeeze of lemon lift the earthy asparagus, making it a fresh, aromatic side for spring dinners or a simple addition to pasta for a light vegetarian meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the asparagus in the skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once. Continue cooking, stirring as needed, until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the mint and cook for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 82.27 kcal Low Source
- Protein 2.65 g Low Source
- Carbs 5.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.54 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.96 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 3.6 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.92 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.62 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 39.78 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.56 mg Moderate
- Potassium 260.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 54.79 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 12.84 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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