Honey Lemon Sesame Asparagus Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Honey Lemon Sesame Asparagus

Toasted sesame seeds with honey lemon butter over steamed asparagus.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Appetizer
Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp omega butter spread
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 lb asparagus

Directions

  • Steam asparagus over salted water until crisp tender.
  • Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry fry pan over medium-high heat until lightly golden. Set aside.
  • Melt buttery spread (like Smart Balance) in microwave for 30 seconds. Whisk in honey and lemon juice.
  • Toss cooked asparagus with the honey lemon butter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 72
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 3.76g
    % Daily Value 5%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.96g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.093g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.429g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 48mg
    % Daily Value 2%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 8.07g
    % Daily Value 3%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 2.7g
      % Daily Value 10%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 5.12g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 2.92g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 5mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 8mg
    % Daily Value 9%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 15mg
    % Daily Value 83%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 245mg
    % Daily Value 5%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 72 KCal
  • Fat 3.76 g
  • Carbs 8.07 g
  • Protein 2.92 g

There are 72 calories in 1 serving of Honey Lemon Sesame Asparagus.

How long would it take to burn off 72 KCal?

Basketball

7 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

10 minutes

Jogging

6 minutes

Running

5 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

7 minutes

Walking

8 minutes

Weight Training

8 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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