Olive Garden Asparagus With Lemon and Minced Onions

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon yellow onion, minced
• 1 lemon, sliced thinly

Directions

1. 1

   Cut 1 inch off of the bottom of the asparagus. Discard. Heat pan over medium heat. Add extra virgin olive oil. Add onion and cook for approximately 3 minutes or until onion starts to soften.

2. 2

   Place the remaining ingredients in a saucepan, except lemons. Squeeze quartered lemons into same saucepan and place lemon in as well. Fill pan with enough water to cover the asparagus half way and cover.

3. 3

   Cook at medium to high heat until the asparagus is bright green and tender (2-3 minutes). Place asparagus and onion on platter to serve. Garnish with sliced lemon.