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Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon grated lime zest
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
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1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
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½ teaspoon white sugar
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6 tablespoons vegetable oil
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
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Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
223 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 223 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
Sodium 24mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
Calcium 42mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 398mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.