Citric Acid Free Steamed Asparagus with Olive Oil & Lemon

Fresh asparagus gets a simple, elegant treatment here — steamed until just tender and bright green, then finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. It's the kind of side dish that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, the tricky part with recipes like this is that many store-bought sauces, dressings, and seasoning blends sneak in citric acid as a preservative — but this one keeps things completely clean. The lemon juice here is freshly squeezed, and the lemon zest is an optional flourish that adds fragrance without any processed additives in sight. Every ingredient is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what's going on the plate. The olive oil brings a rich, grassy note that ties everything together beautifully, making this feel far more luxurious than a simple steamed vegetable has any right to. Serve it immediately while the spears are still warm and glistening for the best texture and flavor.

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