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Ingredients
for
4
Asparagus with Tarragon Lemon Sauce
40 min.
Time:
197
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
83 / 100
Ingredientsfor
Preparation
1.
Peel lower thirds of asparagus, cut off woody ends and boil in salted water for 8 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.
2.
Rinse lemon in hot water, grate zest, and squeeze the juice. Rinse tarragon, shake dry, pluck off leave,s and chop.
3.
Heat butter in a pot. Add lemon zest and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add tarragon and saute for 1 minute on low heat.
4.
Add cream and milk and simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring. Season with salt and pepper.
5.
Strain sauce through a fine sieve and pour into 4 tall glasses. Add asparagus and serve.
Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 197 cal. | (9 %) | ||
Protein | 6 g | (6 %) | ||
Fat | 16 g | (14 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 7 g | (5 %) | ||
Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
Roughage | 2.6 g | (9 %) |
Healthy, because
Healthy, because
Tarragon is a good source of vitamin A and C, and contains valuable minerals like calcium.
Even smarter
Even smarter
Sustitute whole milk for 2% milk to cut down on fat and calorie counts.