Sautéed White Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

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Tender white asparagus spears sautéed with fresh garlic and finished with a bright splash of lemon juice for a simple, elegant side dish. This German-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs white asparagus, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 German cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Snap off the tough ends of 1 lb white asparagus and peel the stalks lightly with a vegetable peeler. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add the prepared asparagus pieces along with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender but still slightly crisp.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

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