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Asparagus with Curry Butter

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A touch of curry-infused butter dresses sauteed asparagus. This quick and delicious side dish would be just as welcome with a grilled cheese sandwich as it would with broiled salmon.

 

Asparagus with Curry Butter

 

 

 

 


RECIPE OVERVIEW

Serves
4
Prep Time
20 min.
Total Time
20 min.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy   Low Calorie   Low Carb   Low Cholesterol   Low Sat Fat   Low Sodium  

 

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon curry powder, (see Tip)

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 shallot, finely diced

1 bunch asparagus, (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

 

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Step 1
Combine butter, curry powder, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl.

Step 2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the curry butter into the asparagus; toss to coat.

 

RECIPE TIPS

Tip: Check the ingredient label on your brand of curry powder: if it has added salt (as some do), you may omit the salt in the recipe or salt to taste.

 

NUTRITION INFO

Per serving
Calories: 67
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fat: 5g
Protein: 3g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Potassium: 262mg
Sodium: 161mg
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

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  • 1. 2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • 2. 1 teaspoon curry powder, (see Tip)
  • 3. 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4. 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 5. 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6. 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 7. 1 bunch asparagus, (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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