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Quick & Crispy Asparagus Sauté - Asparagus sauté: whip up this quick, healthy side dish in under 10 minutes. Featuring crisp sugar snap peas and bright lemon fo

Quick & Crispy Asparagus Sauté

Asparagus sauté: whip up this quick, healthy side dish in under 10 minutes. Featuring crisp sugar snap peas and bright lemon for a burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas
  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • zest from 1 small lemon
  • juice from 1 small lemon

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the 2 cups of sugar snap peas and 1 bunch of chopped asparagus to the skillet.
  3. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, sprinkle with the lemon zest and juice, toss to coat evenly, and serve immediately.

Notes

- For the crispiest veggies, ensure your skillet is adequately hot before adding the sugar snap peas and asparagus. Overcrowding the pan can steam the vegetables instead of sautéing them, leading to a softer texture.
- Add the lemon zest and juice right at the end to preserve their fresh, bright flavors. Cooking them for too long can diminish their vibrancy.
- To store leftovers, refrigerate the sauté in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat to maintain some crispness, or microwave briefly.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.