Steamed Asparagus with Buttered Garlic Crumbs

We recommend a drizzle of ranch or honey mustard dressing to the crisp veggies and crunchy garlic crumbs! Delicious!

Serves 3 to 5  Prep Time 5 minutes  Cooking Time 5 minutes

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Japanese breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic
zest of 1 lemon
1 to 2 bunches asparagus, steamed

1  Melt butter in a non-stick pan on medium heat.

2  Add breadcrumbs; cook stirring for 2 minutes.

3  Add garlic and lemon zest.

4  Cook for another 2 minutes or until breadcrumbs are crisp and golden.

5  Serve over steamed asparagus.

Photography by Patrick Martires | Recipe and preparation by Elaine Lim | Styling by Angelo Comsti

• Kris Apr 17 2010 @ 06:50pm Report Abuse

     

  Can normal breadcrumbs be substituted for the Japanese breadcrumbs? :)
• Ella B. Apr 14 2010 @ 05:49am Report Abuse

     

  Another way to enjoy asparagus is with tofu in oyster sauce. Healthy and filling..
• joan Apr 12 2010 @ 08:52am Report Abuse

     

  a fun way to enjoy asparagus
• Mavs Apr 12 2010 @ 01:00am Report Abuse

     

  This is very healthy and delicious even without any dressing at all.