Lemon Asparagus Recipe

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Lemon Asparagus
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp water
  • salt & pepper , to taste

Directions:

  1. Snap off woody portion of asparagus- cut remaining into 1 inch pieces.
  2. Place cut asparagus and water in a 1 1/2 quart microwavable bowl.
  3. Cover and microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes- drain.
  4. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon- toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve.
  7. NOTE: Can also substitute thyme for the tarragon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 49.36 Kcal (207 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.84g 6%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 2.17mg 0%
Potassium 155.94mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.1g 1%
Sugars 1.54g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 6%
Protein 1.57g 3%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 20.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 57.31 Kcal (240 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.45g 6%
Cholesterol 11.81mg 3%
Sodium 2.51mg 0%
Potassium 181.04mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.6g 1%
Sugars 1.78g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 6%
Protein 1.82g 3%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 8%
Calcium 23.6mg 2%

* 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

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

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