Steamed Asparagus With Almond Butter Recipe

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Steamed Asparagus With Almond Butter
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Directions:

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over low heat.
  2. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour into medium bowl.
  4. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, parsley, lemon juice and peel to shallot mixture and whisk to blend.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Steam asparagus until crisp-tender.
  7. (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover butter mixture and asparagus separately; chill).
  8. Place butter mixture in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add almonds and cook until butter browns, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  10. Add asparagus and stir until heated through.
  11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  12. Divide asparagus among plates.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 182.24 Kcal (763 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.32g 25%
Cholesterol 30.53mg 10%
Sodium 6.91mg 0%
Potassium 316.18mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.27g 2%
Sugars 3.1g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.39g 14%
Protein 4.5g 9%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 56.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 126.6 Kcal (530 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.34g 25%
Cholesterol 21.21mg 10%
Sodium 4.8mg 0%
Potassium 219.63mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.05g 2%
Sugars 2.15g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.36g 14%
Protein 3.13g 9%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 15%
Calcium 39.4mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

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