Indian-Style Asparagus is a New Twist on a Classic

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Whenever you can get asparagus fresh or frozen, never pass up the opportunity! Not only is it super delicious, but it holds so many health benefits from its luscious green color.

Sometimes the preparation can get a little monotonous, so if you want to try some new flavor combinations with asparagus, check out this Indian-style asparagus saute!

Recipe

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  1. Start by chopping up the asparagus into bite-size pieces. Don’t forget to trim the ends, which are very hard and fibrous.
  2. Then, either finely chop or grate a 1 inch piece of fresh ginger. A good trick to getting the skin off is to use a spoon to simply brush it right off!
  3. Heat up some olive oil or ghee in a pan over medium-high heat and add in 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.
  4. Once the seeds start to pop, add in the ginger just for a few seconds to start to fry, and then add in the chopped asparagus.
  5. Add salt and stir while it cooks for the next 5-10 minutes.
  6. Finally, squeeze in 2 tablespoons of any sort of citrus juice, either lime, lemon, or orange and allow it to deglaze the pan.
  7. Once the liquid starts to evaporate, turn off the heat, allow to cook for a couple minutes longer, and serve!