Best Lemon Asparagus And Carrots Recipes

LEMON-DILL CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP WITH CARROTS AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the rice and 1/2 cup water. Cook using the package directions. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, stir together 2 cups water, the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, leaving the remaining soup in the pan. Set the chicken aside.
• Pour the final 2 cups water into the pan. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the carrots. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
• Meanwhile, dice the chicken. When the carrots are ready, add the chicken and asparagus to the soup. Return to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the rice, dillweed, lemon juice, and green onion.
• Cook's Tip on trimming asparagus
• Asparagus has a natural bending point where the tough part of the stem begins. To trim asparagus, hold the spears at the top and the bottom, bend them, and snap at the bending point. Save the tough parts for use in making Vegetable Broth (page 53) or discard them.
• Nutrition Information
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 179
• Total fat: 2.0g
• Saturated: 0.5g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
• Monounsaturated: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 66mg
• Sodium: 256mg
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 28g
• Calcium: 50mg
• Potassium: 562mg
• Dietary Exchanges
• 1/2 starch
• 1 vegetable
• 3 very lean meat

LEMON ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Sodium Wash, trim, and peel small carrots.
• Place carrots in a steamer basket above boiling water.
• Cover and steam about 15 minutes or till crisp- tender.
• Rinse carrots in cold water; drain.
• Meanwhile, cook frozen asparagus spears according to package.
• Rinse asparagus in cold water; drain.
• Cover and chill drained carrots and asparagus.
• To serve, arrange carrots and asparagus on a platter.
• Sprinkle with a little lemon juice and lemon pepper.

ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel bottom 2/3 of each asparagus spear. Cut spears in 2-inch pieces and set aside. Place carrots in a medium saucepan with water to cover and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes or until just tender. Using a slotted spoon, place carrots in a strainer, leaving liquid in saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil with lemon juice and zest. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Bring carrot cooking liquid to a boil. Add asparagus and boil uncovered for 3 minutes or until just tender. Place carrots in a strainer. If not serving hot, rinse asparagus with cold water; drain well. Combine asparagus and carrots in a shallow serving bowl. Add dressing, thyme, and chives and toss lightly. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, warm, or cool. Tip: If you're preparing the vegetables ahead to serve as a cool salad, the color of the asparagus will be brightest if you add the lemon dressing at the last minute.