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Lemony Asparagus

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Photo by Marina Delio

This simple side dish comes together in just about 5 minutes.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch asparagus
Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice and toss to coat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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Reprinted with permission from The Yummy Mummy Kitchen: 100 Effortless and Irresistible Recipes to Nourish Your Family with Style and Grace © 2013 by Marina Delio. Reprinted with permission by HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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