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Asparagus with Brown Butter

25 min
15 min prep
10 min cook

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Lemons, juiced
  • 1 lb Fresh asparagus, peeled
  • 4 tbsp Salted butter
  • 1/4 cup Fresh chives, finely minced

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add lemons and juice, then season generously with salt.
  2. Remove the woody 1/2 to 3/4 inch bottom of the asparagus stalks then peel the outer skin.
  3. Place asparagus in the simmering water and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to brown.
  5. Immediately transfer the asparagus to the pan and sauté briefly. Season generously with salt, pepper and chives.

Nutrition

5gCarbs
12gFat
3gProtein

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories130
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 12g
    • 18%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 7g
    • 35%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 30mg
    • 10%
  • Sodium
    • 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 5g
    • 2%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 2g
  • Sugars
    • 2g
  • Protein
    • 3g
  • Vitamin C
    • 15%
  • Calcium
    • 4%
  • Iron
    • 15%
  • Vitamin A
    • 25%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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