Springtime Asparagus Medley Recipe

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Springtime Asparagus Medley
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp grated onion (i used green onion)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (i used canola)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (i really think this enhances the flavor) (optional)

Directions:

  1. In large saucepan, bring water to oil. Add aspargus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. (I steamed my asparagus in the microwave.) Drain.
  2. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
  3. In a blender, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  4. Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
  5. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 140.25 Kcal (587 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.04g 17%
Cholesterol 3.34mg 1%
Sodium 186.18mg 8%
Potassium 234.33mg 5%
Total Carbs 8.68g 3%
Sugars 6.17g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 3.51g 7%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 54.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.19 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.77g 17%
Cholesterol 2.96mg 1%
Sodium 164.87mg 8%
Potassium 207.5mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.69g 3%
Sugars 5.46g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 8%
Protein 3.11g 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 9%
Calcium 48.1mg 5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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