Lemon Buttered Asparagus Recipe

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Lemon Buttered Asparagus
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 lbs asparagus
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Prepare asparagus: hold base of eash stalk firmly and bend. End will break off where stalk becomes tough; discard ends.
  2. With a sharp knife or potato peeler, remove scales.
  3. Trim rough ends to make even.
  4. In 12 inch skillet, over medium heat, melt butter watching so it doesn't burn.
  5. Add asparagus, lemon juice and salt.
  6. Cover and cook till tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 133.89 Kcal (561 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.63g 13%
Cholesterol 22.9mg 8%
Sodium 442.91mg 18%
Potassium 579.12mg 12%
Total Carbs 11.6g 4%
Sugars 5.78g 23%
Dietary Fiber 5.67g 23%
Protein 5.78g 12%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 5.7mg 31%
Calcium 71.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 44.77 Kcal (187 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 13%
Cholesterol 7.66mg 8%
Sodium 148.12mg 18%
Potassium 193.67mg 12%
Total Carbs 3.88g 4%
Sugars 1.93g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 23%
Protein 1.93g 12%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 31%
Iron 1.9mg 31%
Calcium 23.8mg 7%

* 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

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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