Asparagus and Carrots With Lemon Sauce

A vibrant side dish featuring crisp-tender asparagus and carrots coated in a zesty lemon butter sauce.

Category Tags:

Side DishDinner

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet.

  2. Add carrots to the skillet; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove carrots to a colander and set aside.

  3. Add asparagus to the same water; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.

  4. Drain asparagus in a colander, discard the cooking water, and wipe the skillet dry.

  5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  6. Return carrots and asparagus to the skillet; cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until heated through and coated.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 105 kcal
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sodium: 305 mg
Sugar: 6 g
Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g