Steamed Asparagus (Keto)

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 7 min 1
Steamed Asparagus (Keto)
Health Highlights

Ingredients


10 large spear(s) Asparagus
1/4 cup Water
3 tbsp Avocado oil
1/4 medium Lemon (juiced)
1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions


  1. Place the asparagus in a pan with water (should just skim the bottom).
  2. Cover the pan with a lid, and let the water come to a boil, about 5-10 minutes. 
  3. Once the water is boiling turn the heat off, but leave the lid on for 1 more minute.
  4. Once the minute has passed remove the asparagus from the pan and coat it with avocado oil, lemon juice, and salt. 

Notes:

Nutrition Highlight

  • Asparagus is a great source of fiber and vitamins A, C and E which are important antioxidants great for immunity!

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 436
Calories from fat 386
Calories from saturated fat 45
Total Fat 43 g
Saturated Fat 5.0 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 30 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 1193 mg
Potassium 442 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10.3 g
Dietary Fiber 5.0 g
Sugars 4.4 g
Protein 4.7 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.3
Vegetables 2.8

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Side




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