Asparagus With Lemon and Mint

An online recipe with instructions for making Asparagus With Lemon and Mint.

Ingredients

- 2 lbs asparagus, pencil-thin trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-in . lengths
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint mint leaves, finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Cook asparagus in boiling water 3 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander then dry with paper towels. Mix sthe olive oil, with the emon zest, salt and pepper. Add the hot asparagus, toss gently. Just before serving, stir in mint and lemon juice. Serve at room temperature.