Recipe: Pan Roasted Lemon Asparagus Watercress Salad
This fresh, flavorful salad has the zing of roasted lemon.
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This fresh, flavorful salad has the zing of roasted lemon. When shopping, look for asparagus tips that are tightly closed and firm. White asparagus, traditionally grown in Europe in a light-deprived plot, was once seen as a tender delicacy. In my experience, the U.S. version tends to be tougher and less tender. Go green instead, for better taste, texture, and more nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound of asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 large organic lemon, thinly sliced, seeded
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 pound watercress
- 1/2 pound baby spinach or arugula
Preparation
In a large non-stick skillet, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning the spears occasionally, until the asparagus begins to soften and brown slightly. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and place over medium-low heat. Add the lemon slices and onion. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until the lemons begin to brown and give off their liquid and the onions begin to soften. Serve over the watercress and baby spinach or arugula immediately.
Ayurvedic Add-ins
For Vata: Swap the arugula for beet greens.
For Pitta: Remove the cayenne.
For Kapha: No add-ins required! This recipe is just right.
Serves 4
(Serving 3 cups) 129 calories, 5 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 4 g sugars, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 217 mg sodium
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Nutrition Information
- Calories 0
- Carbohydrate Content 0 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g