Gluten Free Steamed Asparagus with Olive Oil & Lemon
Fresh asparagus, good olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon — sometimes the simplest combinations are the most satisfying. This dish is naturally free of gluten without any substitutions or workarounds, because every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like: whole, clean, and unfussy. Steaming keeps the spears brilliantly green and just tender, so you get that satisfying snap without any sogginess. The drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil adds a rich, grassy note that plays beautifully against the bright citrus, and a little lemon zest on top takes the whole thing from simple side to something that feels genuinely special. It comes together in minutes and works alongside almost any protein or grain you're already making. Whether you're cooking for a crowd with mixed dietary needs or just want a vegetable side that doesn't require any label-reading stress, this one delivers every single time.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour about 1 inch of water into a large skillet or wide saucepan and set a steamer basket inside. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Arrange the asparagus in the steamer basket in a single layer. Cover and steam until the spears are bright green and just tender when pierced at the thickest point with a paring knife, 4–6 minutes for medium spears or 6–7 minutes for thick spears.
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