Asparagus with Curry Butter

A touch of curry-infused butter dresses sauteed asparagus. This quick and delicious side dish would be just as welcome with a grilled cheese sandwich as it would with broiled salmon.

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Main Course

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter, melted		2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon curry powder, (see Tip)		1 shallot, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice		1 bunch asparagus, (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

directions

Prep: 20 min Total: 30 min (Quick)

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1
Combine butter, curry powder, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the curry butter into the asparagus; toss to coat.

notes

Tip: Check the ingredient label on your brand of curry powder: if it has added salt (as some do), you may omit the salt in the recipe or salt to taste.

nutritional information

Calories: 67		Fiber: 2 g
Fat: 5 g		Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g		Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 161 mg		Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat		Cholesterol: 5 g
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2		Potassium: 262 mg
Nutrition Bonus: Folate (40% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).

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Asparagus with Curry Butter

Ingredients

directions

notes

nutritional information