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Lime Infused Asparagus Spears
Source: dLife

Fresh asparagus sauteed in butter and lime juice.

Rating:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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Nutrition Facts
Makes 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35.9
Total Carbs 4.6 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
Sugars 2.1 g
Total Fat 1.6 g
Saturated Fat 0.9 g
Unsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Potassium 232.9 mg
Protein 2.5 g
Sodium 75.5 mg
Dietary Exchanges
1.6 Fat, 0.9 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits,
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Note: One or more ingredients from this recipe are not included in the nutritional analysis above. Either the ingredient is missing from our database or is listed as "optional" in the recipe.
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Servings
Ingredients

1 tbsp  unsalted butter
1 1/2 lb  fresh asparagus
1 tbsp  fresh lime juice
0 1/4 cup  cold water
0 1/4 tsp  salt
0.125 tsp  black pepper
0 1/2 tsp  lime peel zest
Directions
  1. In large skillet, melt butter over medium high.
  2. Add asparagus, lime juice, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boil.
  3. Cover, lower heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes.
  4. Uncover and add salt, pepper, and lime zest.
  5. Increase heat to medium high. Cook until asparagus is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 4-5 minutes.

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