Steamed Asparagus

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 7 min 4
Steamed Asparagus
Health Highlights

Ingredients


10 large spear(s) Asparagus
1/4 cup Water
1/4 medium Lemon (juiced)
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Avocado oil

Instructions


  1. Place the asparagus in a pan with water.
  2. Cover the pan with a lid, and let the water come to a boil, about 5-10 minutes. 
  3. Once the water is boiling turn the heat off, but leave the lid on for 1 more minute.
  4. Once the minute has passed remove the asparagus from the pan and coat it with avocado oil, lemon juice, and salt. Serve.

Notes:

Nutrition Highlights

  • Asparagus contains high levels of vitamin K which helps to inhibit calcification of the arteries and is also a good source of folate!

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 45
Calories from fat 33
Calories from saturated fat 3.9
Total Fat 3.6 g
Saturated Fat 0.4 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 298 mg
Potassium 110 mg
Total Carbohydrate 2.6 g
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g
Sugars 1.1 g
Protein 1.2 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Vegetables 0.7

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Side




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