Asparagus With Lemon Butter Recipe

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Asparagus With Lemon Butter
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 18 medium asparagus spears , bottoms snapped
  • 1 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp margarine
  • coarse salt , to taste

Directions:

  1. In a big skillet, bring the water to a boil; add the asparagus; cook, covered, about 4 minute or to desired doneness; drain.
  2. Return asparagus to skillet; add the butter; cook over medium heat, tossing until the butter melts; add the lemon juice and salt; toss.
  3. *May substitute 1/2 lb green beans (3 cups) for the asparagus.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 54.26 Kcal (227 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.83g 6%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 3.28mg 0%
Potassium 200.29mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.2g 1%
Sugars 2.07g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 8%
Protein 1.97g 4%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 28.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 37.34 Kcal (156 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.64g 6%
Cholesterol 7mg 3%
Sodium 2.26mg 0%
Potassium 137.83mg 4%
Total Carbs 2.89g 1%
Sugars 1.43g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 8%
Protein 1.35g 4%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 11%
Calcium 19.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol

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