Savor the tangy flavor of asparagus in Spring with lemon flavor.
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Broiled Asparagus Spears with Lemon
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
15 min
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Total Time
20 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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2 medium lemons thinly sliced (about 8 slices each) -
1 lb medium asparagus spears (about 24) -
Cooking spray -
2 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat the broiler. -
Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil. Arrange the lemon slices close together in a single layer in the pan. Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer on the lemon slices. Lightly spray the asparagus with cooking spray. -
Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 6 minutes, or until just tender-crisp. -
Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate. Drizzle the oil over the asparagus. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with any accumulated juices from the broiler pan. Place the lemon slices on or around the asparagus.
Tip: Serving size 6 asparagus spears
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 51 | |
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| Total Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 145 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 2 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fat, 1 vegetable
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Prep Time
5 min
-
Cook Time
15 min
-
Total Time
20 min
-
Servings
4
Ingredients
-
2 medium lemons thinly sliced (about 8 slices each) -
1 lb medium asparagus spears (about 24) -
Cooking spray -
2 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Preheat the broiler. -
Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil. Arrange the lemon slices close together in a single layer in the pan. Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer on the lemon slices. Lightly spray the asparagus with cooking spray. -
Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 6 minutes, or until just tender-crisp. -
Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate. Drizzle the oil over the asparagus. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with any accumulated juices from the broiler pan. Place the lemon slices on or around the asparagus.
Tip: Serving size 6 asparagus spears
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