Lactose Free Steamed Asparagus with Olive Oil & Lemon
Fresh asparagus gets the spotlight here, and honestly, it deserves it. Steaming the spears keeps them vibrant and just-tender — none of that sad, overcooked limpness you get from boiling. A drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil and a hit of fresh lemon juice is all the dressing this dish needs, and the optional lemon zest takes the brightness up another notch. Every single ingredient is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just clean, simple produce and pantry staples. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully as a side for grilled proteins, pasta, or really anything that needs a fresh, green counterpoint on the plate. Serve it the moment it comes off the steamer for the best color and texture.
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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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