Name: Quick and Easy Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 bunch medium-sized asparagus, about 1 pound -; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese -; 1 teaspoon lemon zest -; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Quick and Easy Asparagus

1. 1 bunch medium-sized asparagus, about 1 pound -

2. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -

3. 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese -

4. 1 teaspoon lemon zest -

5. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Quick and Easy Asparagus

1. Stage

Boil the blanching water: Fill a medium saucepan halfway with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil.

2. Stage

Prep the asparagus: Prepare the asparagus while the water is heating. Rinse them thoroughly. Break off any tough, white bottoms and discard. Cut the spears into 1- to 2-inch sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal.

3. Stage

Blanch the asparagus: Add the asparagus to the boiling water and lower the heat slightly to maintain a simmer. Parboil the asparagus for exactly 2 minutes. Drain the hot water.

4. Stage

Toss with the olive oil, parmesan, lemon zest: Toss the asparagus with olive oil, parmesan, and lemon zest while it's still hot. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or room temperature. Did you enjoy this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!