Description
A flavorful side dish combining fresh asparagus with lemon and garlic, cooked effortlessly in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Place the trimmed asparagus into your crockpot.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; whisk until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture over the asparagus; gently toss until coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until tender.
- Serve warm; top with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Adjust garlic to taste, add red pepper flakes for heat, and consider fresh herbs or nuts for diversifying the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg