Asparagus with Lemon

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Recipe Summary (Source CDC.gov):

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00

Ingredients:
2 lbs asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice

Directions:
Place asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover
saucepan and steam 5 minutes or until bright green and tender.
Rinse asparagus under cold water and drain thoroughly. Combine oil
and lemon juice in a bowl. Pour over asparagus. Season with pepper
to taste. Serve at room temperature if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Asparagus with Lemon
Serving Size 1/4 recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70          Calories from Fat 20

                                    % Daily Value (DV)*
Total Fat 3g                             4%
Saturated Fat 0g                   0%
Trans Fat 0g                          0%
Cholesterol 0mg                    0%
Sodium 0mg                           0%
Total Carbohydrate 9g          3%
Dietary Fiber 5g                  20%
Sugars 4g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A                                35%
Vitamin C                               25%
Calcium                                    6%
Iron                                          25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000
calorie diet.

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