Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In the meantime, toast the almonds in a large skillet over medium heat in a splash of olive oil along with a big pinch of salt. Let them get deeply golden, remove from heat, and set aside.
- Make the dressing by combining the cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and salt in a food processor - or alternately, in a blender or with a hand blender.
- Drizzle the olive oil in while pulsing, continuing until the dressing is a creamy, vibrant green. Taste, and adjust to your liking with more salt, garlic, jalapeno, etc.
- Salt the boiling water generously, then add the carrots, wait 15 seconds and add the asparagus.
- Depending on the actual thickness of your carrots/asparagus, cook for about 30 - 60 more seconds, you want the vegetables to retain some structure and bite. Drain and immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking. Spin dry in a salad spinner.
- In a large bowl toss the vegetables with a generous splash of the dressing. Toss well, add 2/3 of the toasted almonds and gently toss again. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- You might want to add a quick squeeze of lemon juice at this point, but it's optional. Serve family-style topped with the remaining almonds.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 287.54 Kcal (1204 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 232.56 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 25.84g | 40% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 37.11mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 413.58mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.98g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 4.68g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.15g | 21% | |
| Protein | 7.04g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 89.2mg | 9% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 187.06 Kcal (783 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 151.29 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 16.81g | 40% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 24.14mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 269.05mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.14g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 3.04g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.35g | 21% | |
| Protein | 4.58g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 58mg | 9% | |
* 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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