Fresh Asparagus With Lemon-Herb Sauce Recipe

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Fresh Asparagus With Lemon-Herb Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add in the asparagus; cook until just crisp-tender (about 4 minutes).
  3. Uning large tongs remove the asparagus to a bowl of ice water (reserve 1 cup of the chicken broth).
  4. Drain the asparagus and pat very dry with paper towels.
  5. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add in the chopped green onions, shallots and sugar; saute until the onions and shallots are tender (about 5 minutes).
  7. Add in garlic; saute 2 minutes.
  8. Add in the reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoons oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel; simmer until slightly thickened and the liquid is reduced to about 1-1/4 cups (about 5 minutes).
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Cool to room temperature.
  11. Arrange the asparagus on a platter.
  12. Spoon the prepared lemon sauce over, then sprinkle with more chopped green onions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.05 Kcal (653 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.34g 22%
Sodium 733.51mg 31%
Potassium 227.92mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.77g 2%
Sugars 2.26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 4%
Protein 0.96g 2%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 30%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.35 Kcal (282 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.19g 22%
Sodium 316.59mg 31%
Potassium 98.37mg 5%
Total Carbs 2.06g 2%
Sugars 0.98g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 4%
Protein 0.42g 2%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 30%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 14.7mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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