Ingredients
4
4 servings
- •2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- •¼ cup unsalted butter
- •½ teaspoon minced garlic
- •4 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- •1 teaspoon lemon juice
- •1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
- •½ teaspoon lemon zest (Optional)
Instructions
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus cover, and steam until desired tenderness is achieved, 6 to 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and lemon juice; heat thoroughly, but do not boil, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place steamed asparagus in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Garnish with lemon zest and serve warm.
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 152
- Carbohydrate: 9g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 4g
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