Cooked Asparagus

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Tender asparagus drizzled with flavorful Italian dressing and melted margarine offers a simple yet delicious side. Perfect for springtime meals or quick weeknight dinners, this dish highlights fresh or frozen asparagus with a savory, tangy finish that complements a variety of main courses.

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Ingredients

  • 12 fresh or frozen asparagus
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons margarine

Instructions

  1. Cook fresh asparagus until just starting to get soft, using just enough water to prevent burning.
  2. If using frozen asparagus, do not thaw; cook until soft and drain excess water.
  3. Add margarine to the cooked asparagus and then drizzle with Italian dressing before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

244 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.7g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 4.2g 2% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 412.3mg 18% DV
Potassium 76mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2% DV
Calcium 10mg 1% DV
Iron 0.6mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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