Asparagus Amandine Recipe

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Asparagus Amandine
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Directions:

  1. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, toast almonds until golden, shaking skillet occasionally.
  2. Remove almonds to a small plate.
  3. Meanwhile, hold the base of one asparagus stalk firmly and bend the stalk.
  4. The end will break where it becomes tough to eat.
  5. Use that stalk as a guide to cut the remaining stalks.
  6. If the asparagus is very thick, you may want to use a vegetable peeler to trim the scales.
  7. In same skillet, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat and add the asparagus.
  8. Cook, uncovered until asparagus in crisp-tender, turning frequently.
  9. Place asparagus on a serving platter and sprinkle with salt and almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 127.05 Kcal (532 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.55g 16%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 150.11mg 6%
Potassium 290.47mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.26g 2%
Sugars 2.72g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 13%
Protein 4.24g 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 50.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.8 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.12g 16%
Cholesterol 11.75mg 5%
Sodium 115.55mg 6%
Potassium 223.59mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.82g 2%
Sugars 2.09g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 13%
Protein 3.26g 8%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2mg 14%
Calcium 38.8mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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