Asparagus Almond Saute

Ingredients

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

• This vegetable grows in the spring, that’s when it is most flavorful and affordable

• Fresh asparagus can be substituted for frozen during the winter