Asparagus With Tomato Basil Coulis Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 shallots, minced
10 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup olive oil , plus
1 tbsp olive oil
5 tomatoes, peeled
3/4 cup v 8 vegetable juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
salt (to taste)
black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
1 cup dry white wine ( chardonnay , pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc)
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 lbs asparagus, blanched
chives, cut into 1-inch lengths
green onions or scallion, minced
basil leaves, for garnish

Directions:

In a skillet, saute the shallots and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about two minutes or so.
Quarter 3 of the tomatoes and add to the saute pan along with the juice, parsley and basil.
Season to taste and cook for about five minutes or until heated through.
Whirl in food processor or blender.
Pour wine into saute pan and stir over medium heat to deglaze.
Add this liquid to the blender and whirl.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil slowly and process for two minutes.
In a large saute pan, saute the asparagus in butter until tender crisp.
To serve, cover the bottom of four salad plates with pureed mixture; arrange five asparagus in a fan shape over the top.
Mince the remaining tomatoes and arrange equal portions at the base of the asparagus.
Garnish as desired with chives, scallions and basil leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	623.67 Kcal (2611 kJ)
Calories from fat	335.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.33g	57%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	103.79mg	4%
Potassium	1047.6mg	22%
Total Carbs	58.85g	20%
Sugars	22.6g	90%
Dietary Fiber	7.68g	31%
Protein	8.07g	16%
Vitamin C	155.8mg	260%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	124.6mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	74.7 Kcal (313 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.47g	57%
Cholesterol	1.83mg	5%
Sodium	12.43mg	4%
Potassium	125.48mg	22%
Total Carbs	7.05g	20%
Sugars	2.71g	90%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	31%
Protein	0.97g	16%
Vitamin C	18.7mg	260%
Iron	0.6mg	26%
Calcium	14.9mg	12%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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