Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon

Posted by Paula in Gluten Free, Sides, Vegetarian | 254 comments

One of my absolute favorite vegetables is asparagus. I love it steamed, roasted, grilled or sauteed. I like it cooked just enough so it still has a little bite to it. Al dente if you will (mushy is not a term I’m going for with asparagus). I fell in love with asparagus in Italy. My neighbors grew white asparagus. I watched year after year as they tended to these long mounds of dirt, and then one year, up popped the most beautiful asparagus I have ever seen. It was worth the wait. Most good things are. These days white asparagus is not easy for me to come by so green it is. When it’s fresh and in season I grab as much as I can. I’m not picky I like it: grilled, baked, roasted even sauteed. The smaller, skinnier bunches of asparagus are absolutely perfect for sauteing.

I recently partnered with Land O’Lakes and joined in their Kitchen Conversations webinar series where they talked about food trends (think meatballs and popcorn, not together of course) and their new product Saute Express. The nice folks at Land O’ Lakes sent me a complimentary package of goodies and a few coupons to try out the new product.  Sauté Express® Sauté Starters combines: butter, olive oil, and a variety of herbs and spices into a convenient square that cooks and flavors in one easy step!

It worked perfectly on my simple sauteed asparagus. I popped one of the cubes into my skillet, melted it and added my asparagus. It doesn’t get any simpler than that girls (and boys). This would make a delicious side dish to your Easter table (or for any regular dinner for that matter.)

EDITED TO ADD: Thank you for your entries. Contest has ended and winner has been notified via email. Congratulations to #233 Angie – Big Bear’s Wife.

How would you like to WIN the set of goodies pictured above?

GIVEAWAY:

• 1 Anthropologie Serving Bowl
• 1 Anthropologie Half Stick Butter Dish
• 1 set Anthropologie Measuring Spoons
• 1 Le Creuset Cast Iron Skillet
• 1 coupon for Land O’ Lakes® Butter Half Sticks
• 1 coupon for Land O’ Lakes Sauté Express® Sauté Starter

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RULES: Sweepstakes is open to those 18 years of age or older with a valid US mailing address. Odds of winning depend on number of entries. Sweepstakes runs from March 19-March 28, 2013 at midnight EST. One winner will be randomly chosen and notified via email. Winner has 24 hours to reply or prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be drawn.

Baci!

Disclaimer: This post and sweepstakes is sponsored by Land O’Lakes. I was provided with the gift set pictured above and one reader will be provided the same gift set. I was not compensated for this post. Opinions are my own. Always have been. Always will be.