ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BROTH (LOW SODIUM)
This is a recipe from The No Salt Cookbook. Very tasty side dish that is flavorful in spite of the fact that it's low sodium. Feel free to substitute veggie broth to turn this into a fabulous vegetarian/vegan dish.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 16 asparagus spears, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash asparagus and break off the tough, woody ends.
- Heat oil over medium heat in saute pan large enough to hold all the ingredients.
- Add shallot and garlic and cook 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice and sugar; stir to blend.
- Drop in the asparagus, turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
- Once at a boil, decrease heat to low and simmer uncovered until asparagus is just tender (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove asparagus to a platter and pour the juice over it just before serving and top with black pepper.
- Note: Feel free to thicken up the sauce with a little cornstarch mixed with cold water if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 27.3, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.9
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Nande Osuji
osuji.nande@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less salt.
Dj___ Cabdalla
dj___c@yahoo.comI didn't have any lemon broth on hand, so I used chicken broth instead. It turned out fine, but I think the lemon broth would have been better.
Osaya Apinsa
o.apinsa@gmail.comThe asparagus was a bit overcooked for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had cooked it for a shorter amount of time.
Karuna Rana
ranak@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more herbs or spices.
Momina Hassan
hassan39@hotmail.co.ukI'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables, and this recipe was a great find. The asparagus was cooked perfectly, and the lemon broth was a delicious addition.
Keysha Hudson
k_h94@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a salad, and this was the perfect way to use it up.
Simon Brooks
b-simon51@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lemon broth was a great way to brighten up the flavor of the asparagus.
poor black kurdish
kp@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
MD Hridoy Ahmed
mdh76@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and very tasty.
Aliyah Headland
headland-a@hotmail.frI wasn't sure about the lemon broth, but it was actually really good. It gave the asparagus a bright and refreshing flavor.
Changaiz Baloch
cbaloch36@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Faizan Manzoor
faizan.m@yahoo.comI added a bit of garlic and red pepper flakes to the broth for some extra flavor.
Laraatef Hassan
h@gmail.comI love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Sadekul islam
islam-s@hotmail.frThis dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, and it turned out great.
Ubraj Pratij
pratij.u@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon broth added a brightness that really elevated the flavor of the asparagus.
Khalil Shakil
k.s48@yahoo.comThis asparagus with lemon broth was a delightful dish! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.