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Asparagus with Lemon Dill Butter

Source: dLife

Grilled asparagus drizzled with a light lemon dill butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	163.5

Total Carbs	6.2 g

Dietary Fiber	3.2 g

Sugars	2.8 g

Total Fat	14.7 g

Saturated Fat	2.7 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.1 g

Potassium	310.2 mg

Protein	3.4 g

Sodium	286.4 mg

Dietary Exchanges 14.7 Fat, 1.2 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits,

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 lb fresh asparagus 0.3333
0.3333 cup margarine 2.0
2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1.0
1 tsp fresh dill weed 0.25
0 1/4 tsp salt 0.25
0 1/4 tsp black pepper 1.0
1 each cooking spray

Directions

To prepare, clean the asparagus and cut off the woody end pieces. Pat dry.
In a small serving bowl, combine the margarine, lemon juice and dill.
Lightly coat a grill with cooking spray and preheat for 5 minutes. Place asparagus side-by-side in the grill lengthwise and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Place on a warmed serving platter. To serve, place a tablespoon of the lemon butter on each serving of asparagus.