5-Minute Healthy Sautéed Asparagus

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"Healthy Sauté" allows you to enjoy all of the great taste and health-promoting nutrients of asparagus while the easy Mediterranean Dressing enhances its delicate flavor.

Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutesr
Serves 2

Ingredients:
• 1 lb asparagus
• 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• Optional: Sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese

Mediterranean Dressing:
• 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium cloves garlic
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Chop or press garlic and let it sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance its health-promoting properties.
2. Heat 3 TBS broth over medium heat in a stainless steel skillet.
3. When broth is heating, snap off the woody bottom of asparagus stems, then cut the spears into 2-inch lengths. Cutting them into short pieces of equal length ensures quick, even cooking.
4. When broth begins to steam, add asparagus. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. The outside will be tender and the inside will be crisp. Thinner spears will take about 3 minutes. "Healthy Sauté" will concentrate both the flavor and nutrition of asparagus.
5. Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss asparagus with the remaining ingredients while it is still hot. (Mediterranean Dressing does not need to be made separately.)