Asparagus with Olive and Orange Butter
1 serving of asparagus with olive and orange butter contains 112 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 31% carbs, 53% fat, and 16% protein. This is a good source of fiber (17% of your Daily Value), potassium (10% of your Daily Value), and iron (61% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Orange juice 2 tbsp or 31g
Directions
- Cut asparagus into 2-inch-long pieces, discarding the ends, and cook in a wide 4-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, then whisk in juice and olive paste (to taste) until blended. Add asparagus and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to coat.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of asparagus with olive and orange butter (245g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 | |
| Fats | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated fats | 4g | 19% |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 10g | 4% |
| Net carbs | 5g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 17% |
| Sugar | 5g | |
| Protein | 5g | |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 21μg | |
| Beta carotene | 1030μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 38mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 46% |
| Fluoride | 3μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 120μg | 30% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 2mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 17% |
| Retinol | 48μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 5μg | 10% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1903IU | |
| Vitamin A | 135μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D IU | 4IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 95μg | 79% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 11% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 5g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 2g | |
| Fructose | 2g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 4g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3g | |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.3g | |
| Arginine | 0.2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.2g | |
| Leucine | 0.3g | |
| Lysine | 0.2g | |
| Methionine | 0.1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2g | |
| Proline | 0.2g | |
| Serine | 0.2g | |
| Threonine | 0.2g | |
| Tryptophan | 0g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.1g | |
| Valine | 0.3g | |
