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Sautéed Asparagus With Spinach
A simple and healthy mediterranean diet friendly side: Sautéed Asparagus With Spinach
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus (ends removed and cut into 2 inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 cups packed spinach
- ⅛ tsp marjoram
- ⅛ tsp thyme
- ¼ of a lemon (juiced)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a medium skilled over medium heat, add olive oil.
- 2
Add asparagus and top with a little salt. Mix well to evenly coat asparagus with oil.
- 3
Add water, spinach, and remaining ingredients, mix well.
- 4
Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Remove lid, mix and re-cover.
- 6
Cook the sautéed asparagus with spinach another 3-5 minutes, or until asparagus is to your liking (firm or soft).
- 7
Once done, remove from heat, plate and serve the sautéed asparagus with spinach hot.