Asparagus With Ginger and Lemon
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Ingredients:
2 pounds
(960 g)asparagus
olive
oil cooking spray
1/2
cup (45 g) chopped scallions
2
tablespoons (30 g) minced fresh ginger
3
cloves garlic minced
1/2
cup (120 ml) water
grated
zest of 2 lemons
freshly
grated pepper
Instructions:
Break
off the ends of the asparagus spears and discard. Peal asparagus only if
the spears are thick. Cut the spears into 3 inch pieces and set aside.
Spray
a skillet with cooking spray. Sauté the scallions for 3 minutes
until wilted. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
Add
the water and asparagus; bring to a boil. Boil for about 4 minutes until
crisp cooked and most of the waiter has evaporated. Using a slotted spoon
transfer the asparagus to a serving plate and toss with grated lemon rind
and pepper.
Nutrition
Facts:
Amount
Per Serving: Calories 38
Fat
>1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg,
Sodium
5 mg,
Courtesy
of: www.diabetic-recipes.com
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