Asparagus with Lime and Ginger

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Asparagus with Lime and Ginger
20 min.
4
219kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a vibrant and zesty side dish to complement your meal? Look no further than this delightful Asparagus with Lime and Ginger recipe. Perfect for those following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet, this dish is both versatile and packed with flavor. It's ready in just 20 minutes, making it a fantastic option for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Each serving comes in at a modest 219 calories, ensuring it's a guilt-free addition to any meal.

The star of this dish is the fresh asparagus, which is steamed to tender perfection and then drizzled with a tangy lime and ginger dressing. The dressing, a harmonious blend of lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar, is whisked together with vegetable oil and seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper. This infusion of lime and ginger adds a refreshing zing that elevates the natural sweetness of the asparagus, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate.

Serving as an excellent side dish, this Asparagus with Lime and Ginger is sure to impress your guests with its elegant presentation and sophisticated taste. Whether you're hosting a casual dinner or a more formal event, this dish offers a healthy, delicious option that caters to a wide range of dietary needs. So why not add a burst of color and a kick of flavor to your table with this easy-to-make, yet utterly delightful recipe?

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds asparagus fresh trimmed
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons ginger fresh minced
  • servings pepper black to taste
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat.
  2. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
  4. Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle over the asparagus.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein6.54%
Fat79.74%
Carbs13.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.27
Glycemic Load
1.36
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.039130459661%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.89mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
9.7mg
Kaempferol
2.36mg
Quercetin
23.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:219.18kcal
10.96%
Fat:20.62g
31.73%
Saturated Fat:3.18g
19.89%
Carbohydrates:7.98g
2.66%
Net Carbohydrates:4.32g
1.57%
Sugar:3.85g
4.27%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3.73mg
0.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.8g
7.61%
Vitamin K:108.8µg
103.62%
Vitamin A:1297.23IU
25.94%
Vitamin E:3.61mg
24.09%
Folate:89.4µg
22.35%
Iron:3.67mg
20.39%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.38%
Copper:0.33mg
16.36%
Fiber:3.66g
14.64%
Vitamin C:11.99mg
14.53%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.25%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.22%
Potassium:357.85mg
10.22%
Phosphorus:90.05mg
9.01%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.42%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.97%
Magnesium:24.96mg
6.24%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.2%
Selenium:3.94µg
5.62%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.8%
Calcium:42.67mg
4.27%
Source:Allrecipes