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Asparagus

Asparagus
Need a gluten free and primal side dish? Asparagus could be a great recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 94 calories. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have asparagus, the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 10 minutes.

Instructions

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Heat blanching water: Fill a medium saucepan halfway with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil.
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the asparagus: While the water is heating, prepare the asparagus. Rinse them thoroughly; break off any tough, white bottoms and discard.
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Cut the spears into 1 to 2 inch sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal.
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Blanch the asparagus: 
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Add the asparagus to the boiling water and lower the heat slightly to maintain a simmer. Parboil the asparagus for exactly 2 minutes. 
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Drain the hot water.
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Toss with olive oil, Parmesan, lemon zest: While the asparagus are still hot, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon zest.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve warm or room temperature.
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Note that when you are working with so few ingredients, it's important to make sure they are of the highest quality.

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DifficultyEasy
Ready In10 m.
Servings4
Health Score37
Gluten Free
DietsGluten FreePrimal
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