Steamed Asparagus With Walnuts and Browned Butter Sauce Recipe

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Steamed Asparagus With Walnuts and Browned Butter Sauce
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Directions:

  1. In saute pan, dry roast the walnuts. Set aside to cool then very coarsely chop.
  2. In large pot steam the asparagus just until tender. Do not overcook. Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter.
  3. In the saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook and stir the butter constantly until it browns and smells nutty. DO NOT burn! Stir in the roasted walnuts and lemon zest.
  4. Pour the browned butter sauce over the asparagus and serve immediately.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 113.43 Kcal (475 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.98g 15%
Cholesterol 10.18mg 3%
Sodium 2.24mg 0%
Potassium 208.29mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.07g 1%
Sugars 1.62g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.24g 9%
Protein 4.06g 8%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 25.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.46 Kcal (521 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.95g 15%
Cholesterol 11.17mg 3%
Sodium 2.46mg 0%
Potassium 228.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.46g 1%
Sugars 1.77g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.46g 9%
Protein 4.45g 8%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Calcium 28.1mg 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

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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