Buttered Asparagus with Lemon
Buttered Asparagus with Lemon is a classic side dish featuring fresh asparagus spears sautéed or steamed until tender-crisp, then tossed with melted butter and bright lemon juice. It's a simple, elegant preparation common in Western cuisine, particularly popular in European and American home cooking and fine dining.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates and protein but moderate in fat due to the butter, providing key nutrients like fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate. A typical serving (about 1 cup) contains roughly 100-150 calories, depending on the amount of butter used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin K | 120 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Folate | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 900 IU |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Asparagus is one of the few vegetables that is a natural source of the amino acid asparagine, and pairing it with lemon not only enhances flavor but also helps preserve its vibrant green color and vitamin C content during cooking.
