Sautéed Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Zest and Fresh Dill

Name: Sautéed Asparagus and Peas with Lemon Zest and Fresh Dill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus; 1 cup, fresh or thawed frozen peas; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp, chopped dill; 1/4 cup vegetable broth; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Tender asparagus and sweet peas simmered in a bright lemon-dill sauce, finished with fresh herbs for a vibrant, vegetable-forward side.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus
1 cup, fresh or thawed frozen peas
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp, chopped dill
1/4 cup vegetable broth
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz trimmed asparagus and 1 cup fresh peas, stirring to coat. Cook for 5 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1/4 cup vegetable broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.