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Asparagus Spears with Lemon-Basil Yogurt Sauce

Asparagus is a great vegetable for anti-aging and detoxing your system. It is high in potassium, vitamin A, folate, and glutathione. Glutathione is a potent antioxidant that protects cells from free radicals.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound asparagus spears
  • ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ÂĽ teaspoon salt
  • ÂĽ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

    Asparagus spears ready to be cooked

  1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook in boiling water to cover 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately put asparagus into ice water; drain.
  2. Combine yogurt and remaining ingredients. Serve over asparagus.

Serves 4. Serving size: ÂĽ of asparagus and 2 tablespoons of sauce.

 
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Asparagus spears ready to be cooked

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