Warm Asparagus & Mushrooms
Recipe type: Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon no-salt-added vegetable broth
- 4 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2-4 tablespoons flaxseed oil
- Cayenne, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by gently bending the stalk until it snaps; discard the bottom part; continue for the rest of the spears.
- Steam the asparagus for about 5-6 minutes until crisp but tender; set aside.
- Heat the broth, mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a nonstick skillet, cooking until soft.
- Add the asparagus and drizzle with lemon juice; stir to combine.
- Heat over low-medium until the asparagus is warmed through.
- Remove from the skillet onto serving platters and allow to cool.
- Drizzle ½ tablespoon to 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil over each serving at room temperature.
- Sprinkle with cayenne, if using.
Make your own no-salt-added Vegetable Broth using our recipe!
*Notes: Remember to include ingredients when calculating daily intake allowances.
