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Recipe Tags: 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Side Dishes Vegetables Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Asparagus

Asparagus With Lemon Broth Low Sodium

This is a recipe from the no salt cookbook. very tasty side dish that is flavorful in spite of the fact that it's low sodium. feel free to substitute veggie broth to turn this into a fabulous vegetarian/vegan dish.

Steps

Wash asparagus and break off the tough , woody ends.
Heat oil over medium heat in saute pan large enough to hold all the ingredients.
Add shallot and garlic and cook 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth , lemon juice and sugar.
Stir to blend.
Drop in the asparagus , turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
Once at a boil , decrease heat to low and simmer uncovered until asparagus is just tender.
Remove asparagus to a platter and pour the juice over it just before serving and top with black pepper.

Ingredients

asparagus spears, vegetable oil, shallot, garlic clove, low sodium chicken broth, lemon, juice of, sugar, pepper