Asparagus With Lemon

Asparagus With Lemon

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Asparagus With Lemon

Asparagus With Lemon

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon zest for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Snap about an inch from the bottoms of the asparagus stalks.
  • Leave whole or cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
  • Heat butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add asparagus and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, until asparagus is bright green and crisp-tender.
  • Remove from skillet so asparagus does not overcook.
  • Sprinkle with a little salt and lemon juice.
  • Top with a little lemon zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 882IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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