PAN-FRIED MINTY ASPARAGUS

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Pan-fried asparagus with a little lemon and mint. Yum! Serve as a side dish or toss with pasta with some extra lemon juice, olive oil, and mint for an easy vegetarian dinner.

Provided by Syd

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
½ lemon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, shallow pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, arrange asparagus evenly over the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir once. Continue cooking, stirring as needed, until bright green and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in mint, cook for about 30 seconds, and remove from heat. Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 41.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Sanjok Magar
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Md Shaon Hossen
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This dish was a bit too minty for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The asparagus was cooked perfectly though.


Sudha Parajuli
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The mint really made a difference.


IqbL Baloch
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I was looking for a healthy and easy side dish and this fit the bill perfectly. The asparagus was delicious and the mint added a nice touch of flavor.


Amjad Saki
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My kids loved this dish! They're usually not big fans of asparagus, but they ate it all up.


Anamul Islam
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This was a great side dish to my grilled salmon. The asparagus was tender and flavorful and the mint added a nice touch of freshness.


Cleophus Mpingu
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the mint adds a refreshing flavor.


Grace gharzedine
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh asparagus. The mint adds a nice touch of flavor and the lemon juice helps to brighten up the dish. I would definitely make this again.


Mashesh Sharma
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Easy and delicious! I made this for a quick weeknight dinner and it was a hit with the whole family. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the mint added a nice pop of flavor.


Marisol Salas
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Yum! This dish was a hit at our dinner party last night. The asparagus was so flavorful and the mint added a nice touch of freshness. Everyone raved about it.


Morrell Bowman
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This pan-fried minty asparagus was an absolute delight! The asparagus was perfectly cooked, tender-crisp with a vibrant green color. The mint added a refreshing and aromatic touch that complemented the asparagus beautifully. I followed the recipe exa