Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Rind

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2  garlic cloves chopped
• 2 strips lemon rind (2-inch)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1 sprig rosemary (1-inch)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
3. Add asparagus, rind, garlic, and rosemary; saut 3 minutes or until asparagus is lightly browned.
4. Add 1/2 cup water to pan; cook 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and liquid almost evaporates. Discard rind and rosemary.
5. Sprinkle asparagus with salt and pepper; toss well.