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Green Asparagus with Ginger Butter Recipe
Green Asparagus with Ginger Butter
If you are using thick asparagus, peel stalks about two-thirds up the stalk toward the tip.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) green asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated gingerroot
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and granulated sugar
Preparation
In skillet over medium heat, boil asparagus in lightly salted water until tender-crisp, 3 to 8 minutes depending on thickness. Drain and return to skillet with butter, ginger, salt and sugar. Fry, stirring occasionally, until glazed, 2 to 3 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
- Serving(s)
- 4
| Per serving: about | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 72 |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat (total) | 6 g |
| Sat. Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Calcium | 2 % RDI |
| Iron | 4 % RDI |
| Vitamin A | 10 % RDI |
| Vitamin C | 15 % RDI |
| Folate | 53 % RDI |
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Source
Homemakers Magazine: May 2006
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