Quick Steamed Lemon Asparagus

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed by snapping off the thicker ends where they break naturally
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• Sea salt, to taste

1. Place a steamer insert in a large nonstick pot.
2. Fill the pot with enough water to reach just below the insert.
3. Cover the pot and place it over high heat.
4. Bring the water to a boil.
5. Add the asparagus, re-cover the pot (leaving the lid slightly ajar), and steam until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Empty the pot into a strainer.
7. Return the pot to the stove over medium-high heat.
8. Add the olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
9. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the garlic begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
10. Remove the pot from the heat and gently toss the well-drained spears in the garlic mixture until they are coated.
11. Add the pepper flakes and season with salt.
12. Serve immediately.
13. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons water in a large microwave-safe bowl or dish.
14. Cover the bowl or dish with a microwave-safe plate.
15. Microwave on high until the spears are tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
16. Add the pepper flakes and season with salt.
17. Serve immediately.
18. Each serving has:
19. Calories: 72
20. Protein: 4g
21. Carbohydrates: 9g
22. Fat: 2g
23. Trace Saturated Fat
24. Cholesterol: 0mg
25. Fiber: 4g
26. Sodium: <1mg

break naturally, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/quick-steamed-lemon-asparagus-375534 (may not work)