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Lemon Roasted Asparagus

Source: dLife

Asparagus served in a warm lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	39.0

Total Carbs	18.1 g

Dietary Fiber	0.6 g

Sugars	16.1 g

Total Fat	2.8 g

Saturated Fat	0.6 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.7 g

Potassium	94.4 mg

Protein	2.0 g

Sodium	36.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges 2.8 Fat, 0.2 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 0.2 Meat,

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Servings

Ingredients

10.0
10 oz frozen asparagus spears 1.0
1 each eggs 0.5
0 1/2 cup sweetener (sugar substitute) 0.5
0 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1.0
1 tbsp Margarine, 80% fat 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2.0
2 tsp fresh lemon peel

Directions

Omitting salt, begin by cooking the asparagus according to the package directions. Drain well, and then transfer to a serving dish to keep warm.
Blend together the egg, sugar substitute, and cornstarch. In a small skillet, melt the margarine and then add the egg mixture to it. Continue to cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Stir in the lemon juice.
Continue to cook until the sauce becomes thickened and bubbly.
To serve, pour the lemon egg sauce over the asparagus and sprinkle with lemon rind.