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Asparagus With Basil-Parmesan Butter Recipe

Asparagus With Basil-Parmesan Butter Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
3 tbsp butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed grated parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 oz)
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
Arrange asparagus on broilerproof platter. Preheat broiler.
Beat butter in medium bowl until fluffy.
Beat in cheese, basil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Drop butter mixture by teaspoonfuls over asparagus.
Broil asparagus until topping browns, watching closely to avoid burning, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	177.09 Kcal (741 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.78g	21%
Cholesterol	38.49mg	13%
Sodium	274.53mg	11%
Potassium	260.65mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.64g	2%
Sugars	2.51g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.3g	9%
Protein	9.17g	18%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	228.9mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.08 Kcal (511 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.5g	21%
Cholesterol	26.53mg	13%
Sodium	189.25mg	11%
Potassium	179.68mg	6%
Total Carbs	3.89g	2%
Sugars	1.73g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	9%
Protein	6.32g	18%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.7mg	14%
Calcium	157.8mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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