Quick and easy, fresh and bright. This simple asparagus side dish uses garlic mixed with butter and a squeeze of lemon to bring out the natural flavour. It’s an easy add-on for dinner using ingredients you can grab at Rabba.

Ingredients

• 1 group of Ontario asparagus cut
• 1 tbsp of butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 – 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until brown.
3. Add asparagus and pan fry it for 4 – 6 minutes, mixing it from time to time, until tender but still a little crispy.
4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top of the asparagus.
5. Season with salt and pepper, then mix carefully.
6. Serve warm.