Best Honey Lemon Asparagus Recipes

HONEY-LEMON ASPARAGUS

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Everyone who tastes my glazed asparagus takes a second helping, so I usually double the recipe. For another option, try using a root vegetable like turnip or parsnip. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Additional sea salt, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Transfer asparagus to a large bowl; drizzle with glaze and toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with additional sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY RECIPE

Honey Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe image

A recipe for Honey Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry : A quick, easy, light and healthy honey lemon chicken stir-fry with asparagus.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 pound chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice (~1/2 lemon)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chill sauce such as sambal oelek or sriracha
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the chicken and stir fry until cooked through, about 2-4 minutes.
Add the asparagus and stir fry until it turns a brighter green, about 2 minutes.
Add the mixture of the honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, broth, chill sauce, lemon zest, garlic, ginger and the mixture of the water and the corn starch, toss to coat and cook until the sauce thickens, about a minute.

HONEY-LEMON ASPARAGUS RECIPE

Honey-Lemon Asparagus Recipe image

Everyone who tastes my glazed asparagus takes more, so I double the recipe. For another option, try root veggies like turnip and parsnip in this honeyed side. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup homey
2 Tab. butter
2 Tab. lemon juice
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Transfer asparagus to a large bowl; drizzle with glaze and toss gently to coat.
Yield: 8 servings.