Side dishe for 6
Asparagus with Lemon Parmesan Butter
$4.37for 425 minServes 6
Tender asparagus is partly cooked and partly kept raw, then finished with lemon, butter, and grated parmesan.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 1.3 lb | $4.62Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.06Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.56 | ||
Swaps
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesSpring
Typical price
$1.09 per serving$4.37 for 4
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Ingredients
- 600 g medium-length asparagus
- 75 g butter
- 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
- 30 g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
Steps
- Trim the asparagus and cut half into thin raw slices.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the remaining asparagus and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until tender but still bright.
- Stir in the raw asparagus slices and cook for 1 minute.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan, then toss for 2 minutes until coated.
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