Asparagus With Lemon Caper Vinaigrette Recipe

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Asparagus With Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
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Directions:

  1. Trim ends of asparagus and place spears in a large skillet.
  2. Cover asparagus with water and add salt and 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer about 7 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Remove from heat and run under cold water to stop cooking.
  5. Prepare vinaigrette:.
  6. Combine remaining lemon juice, capers, mustard, sugar, and pepper. (Capers may be chopped or left whole, it's up to you. I usually chop them up a little.).
  7. Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking rapidly, allowing vinaigrette to thicken slightly.
  8. Toss asparagus with vinaigrette and serve.
  9. May be refrigerated and served within a couple hours, or served warm immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 125.02 Kcal (523 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.63g 16%
Sodium 1834.65mg 76%
Potassium 257.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.88g 2%
Sugars 3.34g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.91g 12%
Protein 2.58g 5%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 24%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 35.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.23 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.16g 16%
Sodium 1235.97mg 76%
Potassium 173.49mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.64g 2%
Sugars 2.25g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 12%
Protein 1.74g 5%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 24%
Iron 1.7mg 14%
Calcium 24mg 4%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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