This is my go-to quick and healthy asparagus recipe to use throughout the week. Part of my on-going meal plan is to eat small, protein+fiber based meals every 2-3 hours, and this lemon blanched asparagus is one of my favorite recipes to use for the greens and fiber in my meals. I like to make a triple batch that will last in the fridge in a large ziplock bag for about 3 days of meals. Make sure not to blanch too long, so that the asparagus maintains a crisp-tender consistency, so that it will remain fresh tasting for a few days, and never mushy. Enjoy!
1 Lemon
1 large bunch Asparagus, ends trimmed
sea salt and black pepper
Bring 4 cups of water to boil in a large skillet. Juice the lemon and add to the water.
Add the asparagus to the boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove the asparagus with tongs, or by pouring into a colander. Generously season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Calories: 20
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Sodium: 2mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Sugar: 1g