Asparagus Cigars Recipe

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Asparagus Cigars
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Directions:

  1. Trim asparagus to 6-inch lengths.
  2. Halve tortillas. Brush 1 half with some of egg mixture and place 1 piece asparagus along cut side. Tightly roll up tortilla. Insert 1 pick crosswise to secure. Brush outside of roll with more of egg and sprinkle with some sesame seeds. Make 23 more rolls in same manner.
  3. Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet to 350°F.
  4. Fry rolls in batches of 3, turning over once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch, returning oil to 350°F between batches. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  5. Stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Serve with rolls.
  6. Cooks' note: To take the temperature of a shallow amount of oil with a metal flat-framed deep-fat thermometer, put bulb of thermometer in skillet. Turn thermometer facedown, resting other end (not plastic handle) against rim of skillet. Check temperature frequently.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 221.48 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat 178.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.87g 31%
Cholesterol 7.75mg 3%
Sodium 163.84mg 7%
Potassium 71.92mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.25g 3%
Sugars 0.55g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 2.4g 5%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 20.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 365.23 Kcal (1529 kJ)
Calories from fat 294.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.77g 31%
Cholesterol 12.78mg 3%
Sodium 270.18mg 7%
Potassium 118.6mg 2%
Total Carbs 16.9g 3%
Sugars 0.9g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 4%
Protein 3.96g 5%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 6%
Calcium 33.5mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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