Best Lemon Lovers Asparagus Diabetic Recipes

LEMON LOVER'S ASPARAGUS

Lemon Lover's Asparagus image

The Asparagus with the lemon makes a beautiful dish. I hope you will enjoy this recipe from Eating Well Magazine.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 lemons, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons oregano, chopped fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Toss the asparagus, the lemon slices, oil, oregano, salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Roast, shaking the pan occasionally to toss, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 13 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 326.2, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.5

LEMON ASPARAGUS

Lemon Asparagus image

My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.

Provided by Emily

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON

Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon image

Try this side with seared steak, roasted lamb or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bunches asparagus (14 ounces each), ends trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 wide strips lemon zest
Juice from 1/2 lemon

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add lemon zest and cook 1 minute. Add lemon juice, toss to coat, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g

LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Lemon-Roasted Asparagus image

When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges