Serving Size: 1/2 cup | Serves: 6

Asparagus with gremolata sauce is a great side dish to serve with fish. Gremolata is a dressing or a type of garnish that is made with chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups fresh asparagus (washed and trimmed)
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1 garlic clove (peeled and minced)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Parsley to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling water until tender—about 4 minutes.
2. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly and drain again.
3. Pat dry.
4. Melt margarine or butter in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
5. Add lemon peel and garlic. Stir for 30 seconds.
6. Add asparagus and toss to coat.
7. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Sauté asparagus until heated through—about 3 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition information per serving:

49 calories, 4g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 3g total carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 1g sugar, 2g protein

Recipe courtesy of the USDA Mixing Bowl.