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Try this recipe with toasted pine nuts for a distinctive flavor.

Asparagus with Lemon Zest Butter

4 pounds thin asparagus spears, ends trimmed
4 tablespoons butter
Zest of 1 lemon

1. Steam the asparagus until it just becomes tender.
2. While asparagus is cooking, cut the butter into chunks and place in a small pan with the lemon zest. Heat over a low flame until the butter has melted.
3. Serve the asparagus with the lemon zest butter poured over the top.

Makes 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 86
Calories from fat: 46
Total fat: 5 gm
Saturated fat: 3 gm
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Sodium: 21 mg
Carbohydrate: 8 gm
Protein: 5 gm

Recipe provided courtesy of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill, Incorporated. Used with permission.