Lemon Caper Asparagus
By: Kyle Dalakas
Published: Friday, January 27, 2017 - 11:34am

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

Preparation

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. 2 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. 3 Serve at room temperature or chilled. 4 Serves 4.

About

Fresh asparagus with an olive oil, lemon and caper vinaigrette.  An easy, healthy, low fat vegetable side dish!