Asparagus & Almond Sauté

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound asparagus, sliced into small pieces
1 cup leeks, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested
1 orange, zested
2 tablespoons toasted almonds, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Salt to taste


DIRECTIONS

  1. Add olive oil to a medium saute pan. Add asparagus and leek, and cook until asparagus is tender, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. Add garlic, lemon zest and orange zest and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.

  3. Move asparagus mixture to your serving plate. Top with chopped almonds, parsley and salt to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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quick tips

  • Asparagus is high in Vitamin K, which is good for our bone health.

  • This vegetable grows in the spring, meaning that’s when it will be cheapest and most flavorful.

  • You can substitute fresh asparagus for frozen during the winter!