Asparagus With Lemon Mint Sauce

Asparagus is a nutrient-rich vegetable that is high in vitamins A, C, and K. It is also a natural diuretic and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 20 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

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Asparagus With Lemon Mint Sauce

Cooking Method: Boiling, Grilling Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 320

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Asparagus
• 1 piece Lemon
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Trim the tough ends of the asparagus.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes.
3. Drain the asparagus and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, mint leaves, salt, and black pepper to make the sauce.
5. Place the asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle the lemon mint sauce over it.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 80kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Sugars 3g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.