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White Asparagus with Butter & Fresh Parsley

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White asparagus with butter and fresh parsley cooked simply and tender. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for light, elegant side dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 74
Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb white asparagus peeled and trimmed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Bring a wide pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
  2. Add white asparagus and cook for 12-15 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife.
  3. Drain carefully and transfer to a serving dish.
  4. Melt butter and drizzle over the asparagus.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and finish with lemon juice if using.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1201IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Always peel white asparagus for best texture
Serve alongside potatoes, eggs, or simple grains
Hollandaise can replace butter for a classic variation

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