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Company-Fancy Asparagus

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SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 3 Min

Want to impress company or simply add a festive taste to any mealtime? Well, our Mr. Food Test Kitchen diabetes-friendly recipe for Company-Fancy Asparagus is sure to do you proud.

What You'll Need

1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed (about 20)
1 hard-boiled egg white, chopped

What to Do

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from skillet and let cool to room temperature.
Arrange asparagus spears on serving platter and drizzle with oil mixture. Garnish with chopped egg.