Asparagus Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs asparagus , medium size, ends snapped and stems peeled
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced fine
1 green onion, sliced fine
1 small baguette, sliced into 1 1/2 inch slices
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (or 1 tsp green onion tops)
2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped (or 2 tsp dried )
salt (to taste)
ground pepper (to taste)
6 radishes, sliced thinly (optional)

Directions:

In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam asparagus for 3-5 minutes or until fork tender, but NOT overcooked.
Rinse immediately under cold water. Set aside until ready to use.
SAUCE: Combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic in a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Over medium heat, reduce by half.
Add the green onion. Adjust seasoning.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chives and tarragon. Set aside.
In a toaster oven or under a broiler, toast one side of each of the baguette slices.
Spread each with a small amount of the cream cheese mixture.
Arrange the asparagus, drizzle with vinegarette.
Add desired seasoning of S&P.
Add sliced radishes (optional).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	200.65 Kcal (840 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.07g	20%
Cholesterol	41.58mg	14%
Sodium	329.78mg	14%
Potassium	350.55mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.41g	5%
Sugars	9.93g	40%
Dietary Fiber	2.68g	11%
Protein	5.63g	11%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	83.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.06 Kcal (457 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.11g	20%
Cholesterol	22.6mg	14%
Sodium	179.24mg	14%
Potassium	190.53mg	7%
Total Carbs	8.92g	5%
Sugars	5.4g	40%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	11%
Protein	3.06g	11%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	15%
Iron	1.5mg	15%
Calcium	45.4mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

4.6

Points
5

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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