Asparagus with Gremolata Sauce
This simple asparagus recipe features parsley, garlic and lemon!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups asparagus (washed and trimmed)
- 1 garlic large clove (minced)
- 2 teaspoons lemon (grated)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
- Cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain: rinse with cold water to cool quickly, and drain again.
- Pat dry; wrap in a paper towel and then plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Melt margarine in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add lemon peel and garlic and stir for 30seconds.
- Add asparagus and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice. Sauté until asparagus is heated through and coated with Gremolata sauce, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 49 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 2 g |