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White Asparagus in Butter Sauce

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White asparagus served with chopped hard-boiled eggs, parsley, and butter sauce for a simple classic vegetarian dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 128
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds white asparagus peeled and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add white asparagus and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
  3. Drain asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  5. Drizzle melted butter over the asparagus.
  6. Sprinkle chopped eggs, salt, black pepper, and parsley evenly on top.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1762IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Peel white asparagus to remove fibrous outer layer.
Do not overcook to maintain tender texture.
Serve immediately for best flavor.

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