Asparagus with Red Pepper Puree Recipe

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Asparagus with Red Pepper Puree
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Directions:

  1. Roast peppers on a baking sheet in 375 degree oven for 18 minutes.
  2. Turn and roast on other side for 18 minutes longer or until peppers are blistered and soft, not charred.
  3. Remove from oven and place hot peppers in a heavy paper or plastic bag.
  4. Cover bag and let peppers steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Using fingers and a small knife, peel skin from peppers, it should come off easily, seed peppers and cut into strips.
  6. In frypan, heat oil over medium heat, when hot, add roasted peppers and thyme.
  7. Saute for 2 minutes, season with pepper to taste.
  8. Puree in food processor or blender.
  9. ,Can be prepared in advance, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week, reheat gently over low heat before continuing with recipe.
  10. Wash and break tough ends off asparagus, tie in bundles of 3 or 4 with strands of spaghettini.
  11. Carefully place in steamer or large pot of boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes until tender.
  12. Drain carefully and thoroughly.
  13. Spoon heated pepper puree over individual plates.
  14. Arrange hot asparagus bundles on top and drizzle a little more puree over.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 60.56 Kcal (254 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g 2%
Sodium 5.23mg 0%
Potassium 421.04mg 9%
Total Carbs 9.35g 3%
Sugars 5.21g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.13g 17%
Protein 3.57g 7%
Vitamin C 79.1mg 132%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 40.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 29.2 Kcal (122 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.72g 2%
Sodium 2.52mg 0%
Potassium 203.03mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.51g 3%
Sugars 2.51g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g 17%
Protein 1.72g 7%
Vitamin C 38.1mg 132%
Iron 1.5mg 17%
Calcium 19.7mg 4%

* 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

  • 0.5
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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