Seeds Free Steamed Asparagus with Olive Oil & Lemon
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly elegant, this steamed asparagus dish is the kind of side that makes a simple weeknight dinner feel a little special. The spears are steamed just until tender and vivid green, then finished with a drizzle of good olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt — nothing more, nothing less. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this recipe is a natural fit because every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden culprits to worry about. Sesame, poppy, sunflower, and other common seed-based garnishes that sneak into restaurant vegetable dishes simply aren't here. The optional lemon zest adds a fragrant citrus punch that elevates the whole plate without complicating the ingredient list. It comes together in under ten minutes and pairs beautifully with almost any protein or grain you have going. Simple cooking at its most satisfying.
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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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