Spicy Asparagus Spears Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (prepared with reduced-fat butter)
  • Calories:
  • 26
  • Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 7 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 210 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 2 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 1 g


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Spicy Asparagus Spears

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This no-fuss dish gets its zippy taste from Cajun seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Even those who don't like asparagus will enjoy these buttery spears.

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Low Fat

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1-3/4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Directions:

In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the onion powder, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes. Add asparagus spears, stirring gently to coat. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6 servings.

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