Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Directions:

Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, oil, lemon peel and salt.
Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil. Yield: 12 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	105.69 Kcal (443 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.99g	14%
Cholesterol	13.42mg	4%
Sodium	83.17mg	3%
Potassium	286.22mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.38g	2%
Sugars	2.29g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	10%
Protein	2.51g	5%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	32.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.9 Kcal (330 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.71g	14%
Cholesterol	10.02mg	4%
Sodium	62.09mg	3%
Potassium	213.68mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.02g	2%
Sugars	1.71g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	10%
Protein	1.88g	5%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	19%
Iron	1.8mg	13%
Calcium	24.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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