Asparagus In A Rich Cream Sauce Circa 1930 Recipe

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Asparagus In A Rich Cream Sauce Circa 1930
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  1. Boil 2 cups asparagus tips in salted water 15 minutes, then drain; meaantime, make a cream sauce by boiling 1 cup milk in a double boiler, then pour part of it over 2 eggs, beaten lightly, and adding this to rest of milk in boiler, stirring vigorously throughout process until sauce begins to thicken; add 1 teaspoon butter, season with pepper, and remove; arrange asparagus on toast, and pour sauce over it; or, but asparagus in small lenghts, mix with sauce, and serve in pastry patties.
  2. OR... Cook asparagus as above, and serve with a sauce of 3 Tablespoons melted butter, seasoned with a little lemon juice, red pepper and salt to taste; serve on toast or croutons.
  3. OR... Wash asparagus, tie in bunches, and boil until tender; arrange on warm plates or on toast; serve with sauce as above, or with thick cream tomato sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 148.33 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.32g 10%
Cholesterol 171.21mg 57%
Sodium 116.87mg 5%
Potassium 523.07mg 11%
Total Carbs 11.93g 4%
Sugars 8.81g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2.68g 11%
Protein 12.1g 24%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 206.8mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 48.97 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.09g 10%
Cholesterol 56.53mg 57%
Sodium 38.59mg 5%
Potassium 172.71mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.94g 4%
Sugars 2.91g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 11%
Protein 3.99g 24%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 13%
Iron 1.2mg 20%
Calcium 68.3mg 21%

* 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

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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