Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette

A handy Spring recipe when asparagus is in season and inexpensive.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Meal Type:

Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
  • 0.12 tbsp black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp thyme, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

  • In a jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Store, covered, overnight in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
  • Blanch the asparagus in lightly-salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook.
  • Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
  • Toss asparagus with enough lemon vinaigrette to lightly coat.
  • Arrange asparagus on serving platter or individual serving plates.
  • Note: need to allow time for the dressing to season so best prepare it the day before use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 168
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 13.79g
    % Daily Value 18%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.972g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.625g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 9.865g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 441mg
    % Daily Value 19%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 9.82g
    % Daily Value 4%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 4.9g
      % Daily Value 18%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 4.44g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 5.09g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 10mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 18mg
    % Daily Value 20%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 28mg
    % Daily Value 156%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 474mg
    % Daily Value 10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 168 KCal
  • Fat 13.79 g
  • Carbs 9.82 g
  • Protein 5.09 g

There are 168 calories in 1 serving of Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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