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Recipe: Asparagus with Feta & Lemon Vinaigrette

Eating healthy is simple, easy and delicious as this recipe proves. The velvety asparagus mingles with tangy feta in a simple lemon dressing.

These are some of my favorite flavors, all combined into a light summer salad or light meal.

Ingredients for a serving for four.
30 spear(s), small organic asparagus
1 cup(s) spring water
2 ounce(s) firm organic feta cheese, cut into 1″ cubes
2 clove(s) organic garlic, minced
2 Tbsp(s) organic extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup(s) organic lemon juice

Preparation

  • Trim ends of asparagus.
  • Whisk half of the lemon juice with the extra virgin olive oil and add the minced garlic.
  • Heat a non~stick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add spring water and remaining lemon juice.
  • Layer asparagus in a single layer in pan and cover with a tight fitting lid.
  • Steam for up to 5 minutes, gently moving pan to rotate spears.
  • Cook only until spears turn bright green to retain nutrients and flavor.
  • Promptly remove from heat.
  • Remove spears from lemon water and place on serving dish.
  • Top with feta cheese and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette.***NOTE: Remember that steaming is going to save your nutrients!***Nutritional Information
    126.70kcal Calories, 10.09g Total Fat, 3.10g Saturated fat, 0.00g transfat, 5.76g MonoUnsaturated fats, 0.90 PolyUnsaturated fats, 12.46mg Cholesterol, 158.74mg Sodium, 7.19g Carbohydrate, 2.04g Fiber, 3.01g Sugars, 4.18g Protein,100.34mg Calcium, 1.12IU Vitamin A, 1.12mcg Vitamin B, 0.18mg Vitamin B6, 0.24mcg Vitamin B12, 0.35mg Vitamin C, 0.00IU Vitamin D, 0.00mg Vitamin E, 0.05mcg Vitamin k, 55.29mcg Folate,2.09mg Iron, 0.16mg Thiamin,1.06mg Niacin,0.25mg Riboflavin, 18.66mg Magnesium 234.38mg Potassium, 0.19mg Copper, 4.41mcg Selenium, 0.92mg Zinc, 0.00mcg Lycopene, 642.13mcg Lutein_Zeaxanthin

    ***Added note:Don’t forget to put the unused ends of the asparagus on your compost pile.***

    ~Enjoy~
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    ~The Baby Boomer Queen~

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