Asparagus with lemon broth is a classic dish that combines simple, fresh ingredients to create a flavorful and nutritious meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your dietary needs, including those with low sodium restrictions. With the right recipe, you can enjoy the bright flavors of asparagus and lemon without compromising on taste or health.
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SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON
Try this side with seared steak, roasted lamb or chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add lemon zest and cook 1 minute. Add lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g
HEALTHY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Kelley Casey of Fairfax, Virginia highlights the garden-fresh taste of asparagus with a mild lemon dressing and Parmesan cheese in this delicious side dish. Try it with pork or chicken for a lighter meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar and mustard. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-18 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPERS AND LEMON
Roasted asparagus gets a boost from capers, lemon juice, and a sprinkling of red-pepper flakes for a subtle kick. We used Frankies Spuntino olive oil.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange asparagus and capers evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, turning asparagus to coat. Season with salt, and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes. Roast, shaking sheets once, until asparagus is crisp-tender and golden at the tips, 12 to 16 minutes. Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with lemon wedges.
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE
A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending on the weather.-Fern Vitense, Tipton, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add asparagus and potatoes; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Cool slightly. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Combine garnish ingredients; serve with soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ASPARAGUS SOUP
an easy Asparagus Soup recipe. This pretty, easy-to-make first-course soup is flavorful and creamy, yet is extremely low fat-it has only one tablespoon of butter and no cream at all (except for an optional sour cream garnish). Pour your favorite beer or a fruity white wine throughout the evening.
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Asparagus Spring Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in canned chicken broth. Bring mixture to boil. Add asparagus pieces and summer savory and simmer until asparagus is very tender, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Drain asparagus, reserving cooking liquid. Puree asparagus in food processor. With machine running, Gradually add 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return mixture to saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Bring soup to simmer. Ladle into bowls. Top with dollops of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.
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
LEMON ASPARAGUS
My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.
Provided by Emily
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
ASPARAGUS, LEMON, AND MINT SOUP
This soup is easy to make. Asparagus has a strong flavor by itself, so I chose to add a few mint leaves and lemon zest to give it a wonderfully fresh aroma!
Provided by fromgardentosoupbowl.com
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tips from 6 asparagus spears, about 1 1/2 inches from the top; reserve for garnish later. Chop the remaining asparagus into chunks.
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chopped asparagus; season with mint, salt, and pepper. Cook until asparagus are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock into asparagus mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until asparagus are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest.
- Blend soup using a hand blender or a food processor until smooth.
- Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook asparagus tips in the boiling water until just turning bright green, about 2 minutes. Strain asparagus tips and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Garnish soup with asparagus tips and hard-boiled egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 884.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips
- Choose thin asparagus spears for a more tender texture.
- Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the woody ends.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove any tough outer skin from the asparagus spears.
- Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
- Immediately transfer the blanched asparagus spears to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Drain the asparagus spears and pat them dry.
- In a large saucepan, combine the lemon juice, water, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the asparagus spears to the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- Serve the asparagus spears immediately.
Conclusion
Asparagus with Lemon Broth is a healthy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. The lemon broth adds a bright and tangy flavor to the asparagus, and the low-sodium content makes it a healthy choice for people with high blood pressure or other health concerns. This recipe is also easy to make and can be prepared in just 15 minutes. So, next time you're looking for a quick and easy healthy meal, give this recipe a try!
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