Mint-Dusted Asparagus

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds asparagus
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 1 1/2 quarts water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, rinse asparagus and snap off and discard tough stem ends.
  3. Add asparagus to boiling water; cover and cook until barely tender to bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. To serve at room temperature, immerse asparagus at once in ice water until cool; drain.
  4. Return hot or cool asparagus to unwashed pan. Add mint, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; mix gently. Pour into a serving dish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

319 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.7g 5% DV
Total Fat 29.3g 38% DV
Carbs 12.4g 5% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9905mg 100% DV
Potassium 99mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 19mg 1% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

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

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