5 Minute Asparagus that's Simple and Delicious

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and reduces saturated fat.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

Snap the woody ends off the asparagus by hand.

Wash the asparagus and dry it thoroughly with paper towels to remove any moisture.

Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil to the skillet and let it shimmer.

Add the asparagus to the pan and toss to coat it with the oil.

Season the asparagus with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

Stir the asparagus frequently while cooking to prevent burning.

Cook until the asparagus is fork tender, being careful not to overcook it.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of salted butter and the juice from half a lemon to the asparagus.

Stir to coat the asparagus with the melted butter and lemon juice.

Serve immediately to prevent the asparagus from becoming soggy.

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