Lemony Asparagus with Parsley

Prep: 4 minutes; Cook: 7 minutes. Welcome springtime (when asparagus is at its peak) with this tangy, fresh dish.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon  olive oil
• 3  cups  (2-inch) diagonally sliced asparagus (about 1/2 pound)
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and remaining ingredients.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

35 (36% from fat)

Fat:

1.4g (sat 0.2g,mono 0.8g,poly 0.2g)

Protein:

2.4g

Carbohydrate:

5g

Fiber:

2.2g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

1mg

Sodium:

151mg

Calcium:

25mg