Asparagus & Almond Sauté
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
Add olive oil to a medium saute pan. Add asparagus and leek, and cook until asparagus is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic, lemon zest and orange zest and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Move asparagus mixture to your serving plate. Top with chopped almonds, parsley and salt to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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!