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Asparagus with Gremolata Sauce

Asparagus with Gremolata Sauce

Asparagus with Gremolata Sauce
Makes: 6 servings

Asparagus has folate, fiber, as well as vitamins A, C, E, and K. It also has antioxidants, so treat yourself to this dish knowing that you are feeding your body with some important nutrients.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups asparagus, washed and trimmed (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon peel (grated)
  • 1 large garlic clove (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. Drain: rinse with cold water to cool quickly, and drain again.
  4. Pat dry; wrap in a paper towel and then plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  5. Melt margarine in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add lemon peel and garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  7. Add asparagus and toss to coat.
  8. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Sauté until asparagus is heated through and coated with Gremolata sauce, about 3 minutes.
  9. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Eat Smart New York!
Cornell University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 6 ounces (158g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 45
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 2 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 14 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 101 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 45
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 14 mg
Potassium 101 mg
Sodium 2 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 7 mg
Phosphorus 26 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 49 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 19 mcg
Folate 21 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 9 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
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