Lemon-Dressed Asparagus

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Lemon-Dressed Asparagus

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Entertaining, page 48

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Side Dishes Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 lemons -- juice of

2 tablespoons olive oil -- or to taste

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

2 pounds asparagus spears -- trimmed

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 

Makes 6 servings.

 

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt, and

white pepper; set aside.

 

Bring about 1 quart of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Place the

asparagus in the water and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes; drain

in a colander and cool slightly. (Alternatively, steam the asparagus until

tender.)

 

Add asparagus to dressing and gently toss. Arrange the spears on an oval

platter and top with the parsley. Serve the Spinach-Potato Kugel (see

separate recipe.)

 

Per Serving: 80 calories, 4 g protein, 5 g fat, 8 g carbohydrates; 0 mg

cholesterol, 196 mg sodium, 3 g fiber.

 

Vegetarian Times Vegetarian Entertaining, by the editors of Vegetarian

Times. Menus and Recipes by Jay Solomon.

 

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