Asparagus with Feta & Lemon Vinaigrette

Asparagus with Feta & Lemon Vinaigrette

Velvety asparagus mingles with tangy feta in a simple lemon dressing

Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on February 08, 2007

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

This Recipe:

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 just until spears turn bright green to retain nutrients and flavor and promptly remove from heat.
Remove spears from lemon water and place on serving dish.
Top with feta cheese and drizzle with lemon vinaigrette.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C, Vitamin K
*Good Source of: Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Folate, Thiamin, Riboflavin
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Sugars, No Corn, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Tubers, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 7.7

Calories: 127

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.1 g	*
Saturated Fat	3.1 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	5.8 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.87 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	100 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	12.5mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	7.2 g	*
Sugars	3 g	*
Fiber	2 g	*
Protein	4.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	745.7 IU	15%
Vitamin C	19.5 mg	32%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	2.1 IU	7%
Vitamin B6	0.18 mg	9%
Vitamin B12	0.24 mcg	4%
Vitamin K	41.9 mg	52%
Folate	55.3 mcg	14%
Niacin	0.92 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.25 mg	15%
Thiamin	0.16 mg	11%
MINERALS
Calcium	100.3 mg	10%
Copper	0.18 mg	9%
Iron	2.1 mg	12%
Magnesium	18.7 mg	5%
Manganese	0.17 mg	8%
Phosphorous	98.1 mg	10%
Potassium	234.4 mg	7%
Selenium	4.4 mcg	6%
Sodium	158.7 mg	7%
Zinc	0.92 mg	6%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	8.1 mcg
Beta-carotene	405.5 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	5.2 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	642 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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