Lemon-Ginger Asparagus

This recipe is from the March 21-27 2010 Weight Watchers Weekly newsletter.

Lemon-Ginger Asparagus

0 points per serving

prep: 10 minutes

cook: 8 minutes

serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 (1/2) lbs asparagus, tough ends removed
• 2 Tbsp canned chicken broth or homemade chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp fresh grated gingerroot
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp minced scallion
• 1/4 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

• Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a medium skillet
• Place asparagus in skillet, reduce heat to medium and cook until asparagus is tender-crisp-about 6-8 minutes
• drain well and place asparagus in a large glass serving bowl
• In a cup, combine broth, ginger, lemon juice, scallion, salt, and pepper
• pour over asparagus
• Set aside for 30 minutes to marinate