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Lemon Lovers' Asparagus

:  April/May 2006, EatingWell Serves Two

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Roast whole slices of lemon along with the asparagus for a beautiful look and sparkling, bright taste. Great with seafood, especially salmon or scallops.


READER'S COMMENT:
"So simple, so great! Good warm or at room temp. I used lemon juice too for great tang. "
Lemon Lovers' Asparagus Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Toss asparagus, lemon slices, oil, oregano, salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, shaking the pan occasionally to toss, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 13 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 91 calories; 7 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 302 mg sodium; 241 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value), Folate (42% dv), Vitamin A (25% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Holiday
Easter
Mother's Day
Style/Theme
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Publication
April/May 2006
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