Low Carb Asparagus, Parmesan, Lemon and Olive Oil Recipe

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Yield

4
servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus (woody stalks removed)
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

5 ounce

Carbohydrates

7
g

Protein

5
g

Fat

10
g

Calories

128

When you need to revamp your menu with a tasty side, pick this delicious recipe for low carb asparagus with parmesan and lemon. With just a few ingredients, you can shake up your normal routine with this scrumptious asparagus recipe. Moreover, it is a excellent choice for a keto menu.

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, bring water to the boil.
  2. Blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for 2 minutes (or until they go bright green). Transfer to cold water until cooled.
  3. Lay the asparagus spears out on a plate or platter and sprinkle with lemon juice.
  4. Shave or grate the parmesan on top of asparagus spears, being sure to coat well.
  5. Splash with olive oil, season liberally with salt and pepper and serve.