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Mint-Dusted Asparagus

Source: dLife

Fresh asparagus tossed with mint, lemon juice, and garlic.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 8 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	84.5

Total Carbs	9.6 g

Dietary Fiber	4.9 g

Sugars	4.2 g

Total Fat	4.0 g

Saturated Fat	0.6 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.4 g

Potassium	475.7 mg

Protein	5.1 g

Sodium	8.1 mg

Dietary Exchanges 4.0 Fat, 1.9 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits,

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Servings

Ingredients

3.0
3 lb fresh asparagus 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh mint 2.0
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1.0
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1.0
1 tbsp minced garlic 1.0
1 pinch salt and pepper

Directions

Fill a six quart pot with water and set to boil.
Wash and trim asparagus.
Place asparagus in boiling water. Place lid on pot and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Strain. Dunk asparagus in an ice-bath and strain again.
Place asparagus back into pot. In a serving dish, toss with mint, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.