Minted Asparagus
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes8 servings
*PLUS Cooking time: 4 minutes
Ingredients
3 tp 4 bunches asparagus
2 tbsp butter
1 pinch of salt and pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta or parmesan
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh mint
Instructions
Partially fill a large saucepan or pasta pot with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, snap tough ends from asparagus and discard. Add asparagus to boiling water. Boil, uncovered, for 3 min. Immediately drain off water.
Return asparagus to burner. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, salt and pepper and stir often until asparagus is tender-crisp, 1 to 3 min. Turn onto a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mint.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 74, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 7g, Fat 4g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 91mg.
The combo of mint and Parmesan adds just the right amount of flourish to mild asparagus.
