Steamed Green Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 kg green asparagus
• 1 Garlic clove
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 0.5 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 50 ml Vegetable broth
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel the lower third of the asparagus with an asparagus or vegetable peeler. Trim off the woody ends. Cut the stalks diagonally into 4-5 cm pieces. Peel the garlic clove and slice it thinly.

2. 2.

   Heat the oil in a hot pan and sauté the asparagus pieces for 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Sprinkle with sugar and let lightly caramelize for another 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with lemon juice and broth, then simmer gently for 4-5 minutes.

3. 3.

   Season with salt and serve.