Lemon Caper Asparagus

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Fresh asparagus with an olive oil, lemon juice and caper vinaigrette; an easy, healthy, low fat and delicious side dish!

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time20 mins
 2 Pounds Fresh Asparagus, ends trimmed
 1/8 Cup Olive Oil
 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
 1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
 2 Tablespoons  Small Capers, rinsed and drained
1

Trim ends from asparagus, about 1/2″.  In a 12″ skillet, place asparagus and 1″ of water.  Heat to boiling over medium high heat.  Lower heat to medium, cover and let cook for about 5 to 7 minutes for tender/crisp or until desired doneness.    Drain and rinse under cold water.

3

In a  medium sized bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper.  Whisk well until olive oil thickens slightly.  Stir in capers.  Add cooked asparagus and toss to coat.

5

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

6

Serves 4.

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Ingredients

 2 Pounds Fresh Asparagus, ends trimmed
 1/8 Cup Olive Oil
 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
 1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
 2 Tablespoons  Small Capers, rinsed and drained

Directions

1

Trim ends from asparagus, about 1/2″.  In a 12″ skillet, place asparagus and 1″ of water.  Heat to boiling over medium high heat.  Lower heat to medium, cover and let cook for about 5 to 7 minutes for tender/crisp or until desired doneness.    Drain and rinse under cold water.

3

In a  medium sized bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper.  Whisk well until olive oil thickens slightly.  Stir in capers.  Add cooked asparagus and toss to coat.

5

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

6

Serves 4.

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