Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 (2-inch) lemon rind strips
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 (1-inch) rosemary sprig
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, rind, garlic, and rosemary; saute 3 minutes or until asparagus is lightly browned.
  • Add 1/2 cup water to pan; cook 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and liquid almost evaporates. Discard rind and rosemary. Sprinkle asparagus with salt and pepper; toss well.