Lemon-Sesame Asparagus
Recipe Type:
Vegetarian
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
| Recipe Yield | 7.06 oz |
| Number of Servings | 4 |
| Serving Size | 1.77 oz |
Ingredients
17.65 oz
asparagus
2 cloves
garlic
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tbsp
sesame oil
1 teaspoon
Salt
0.5 teaspoon
Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears.
Step 3
Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Drain the asparagus and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Step 5
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 6
Add the blanched asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic and sesame oil.
Step 7
Drizzle the lemon juice over the asparagus and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Step 8
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Fat:
3 g
(27
kcal)
Protein:
3 g
(12
kcal)
Carbohydrates:
5 g
(20
kcal)
| Calories | 0.885 kcal | 0.04% |
| Vitamin A | 0.354 IU | 0.04% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0177 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.0531 g | 0.04% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0885 g | 0.02% |
| Sodium | 2.655 mg | 0.53% |
| Fiber | 0.0354 | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.0354 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.0531 g | 0.06% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2655 mg | 0.3% |
| Calcium | 0.0708 mg | 0.01% |
| Iron | 0.177 mg | 0.04% |
| Potassium | 0.1062 mg | 0.02% |
| Alcohol | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0708 mg | 5.45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1062 mg | 0.71% |
| Zinc | 0.0708 mg | 0.01% |
| Selenium | 0.0354 mcg | 0.01% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
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