Asparagus With Croutons And Chorizo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb. thick, firm asparagus , tough ends removed
1/4 cup. olive oil
1 cup 3/4 pices chorizo sausage (4 oz) or a good spicy sausage
1 1/2 cup. croutons
1/4 cup whole almonds with skins
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:

Cut each asparagus stalk into 3 - 4 pieces.
At serving time, heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat until very hot.
Add the asparagus, chorizo, bread and almonds and saute, covered 5-6 minutes tossing or stirring the mixture a few times so it browns and cooks all over.
Add the salt & pepper, toss agian, and serve.
Recipe couresy of Jacques Pepin: Fast Food My Way

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	245.95 Kcal (1030 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.58g	30%
Sodium	227.89mg	9%
Potassium	304.63mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.67g	5%
Sugars	2.72g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.77g	15%
Protein	5.54g	11%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	57.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.96 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.21g	30%
Sodium	153.77mg	9%
Potassium	205.56mg	6%
Total Carbs	9.9g	5%
Sugars	1.84g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	15%
Protein	3.73g	11%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	11%
Iron	2mg	17%
Calcium	39.1mg	6%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.8

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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