8 oz. asparagus
½ cup water
½ tbsp. fresh ginger root, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
Lemon zest
Black pepper
Preheat pan over medium heat. Snap off woody ends of asparagus spears and discard. Cut spears into 2 or 3 pieces. Add garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus and water. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove asparagus and top with lemon zest and pepper.