- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Break the ends off the asparagus where they snap naturally. Cut asparagus on the diagonal into 1-inch lengths.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and saute, stirring occasionally until it’s tender-crisp. (about 6-8 minutes)
- Stir in the garlic, saute for 1 minute and serve.
Yield: 4 servings, each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber for a total of 4 gram of usable carbs and 3 grams of protein.