Asparagus is a delicious, heart-healthy springtime vegetable. Try this recipe for asparagus with lemon sauce. It’s a great side dish for fish, scallops, chicken or other meat dishes.

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

20 medium asparagus spears, rinsed and trimmed

1 fresh lemon, rinsed (for peel and juice)

2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 

1 tablespoon dried parsley 

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 

1/16 teaspoon salt

​​​​​​​Preparation

1. Place 1 inch of water in a 4-quart pot with a lid. Place a steamer basket inside the pot and add asparagus. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5–10 minutes, until asparagus is easily pierced with a sharp knife. Do not overcook.  

2. While the asparagus cooks, grate the lemon zest into a small bowl. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Use the back of a spoon to press out extra juice and remove pits. Add mayonnaise, parsley, pepper, and salt. Stir well. Set aside.  

3. When the asparagus is tender, remove the pot from the heat. Place asparagus spears in a serving bowl. Drizzle the lemon sauce evenly over the asparagus (about 1½ teaspoons per portion) and serve. 

Dietary Tips for Boosting
​​​​​​​Male Fertility 

Diet can affect a man’s sperm, so if you’re trying to have a baby, make healthy choices when you eat!

Fruits and Vegetables

Eat plenty of leafy greens, purple and yellow vegetables, apples, oranges, kiwi, blueberries and melon.

​​​​​​​Whole Grains

Easy ways to get enough whole grains include a bowl of oatmeal at breakfast, whole-grain bread at lunch and brown rice with dinner.

Low-Fat Dairy

Dairy products are high in important nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, potassium and protein. Good low-fat dairy choices include 1 cup of milk or yogurt or 1 ounce of cheese each day.

Protein

Some healthy sources of protein are: fish, turkey, chicken breast, beans, nuts, seeds and tofu.

​​​​​​​Fats

Limit foods high in saturated fats, such as red meat, full-fat dairy products and fried foods. Instead, consume healthy fats, such as an ounce of walnuts or almonds, extra-virgin olive oil or avocado.

UrologyHealth.org  |  SPRING 2017  |  UROLOGY​HEALTH ​​​​​​​extra