Asparagus With Croutons And Chorizo Recipe

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Asparagus With Croutons And Chorizo
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. thick, firm asparagus , tough ends removed
  • 1/4 cup. olive oil
  • 1 cup 3/4 pices chorizo sausage (4 oz) or a good spicy sausage
  • 1 1/2 cup. croutons
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:

  1. Cut each asparagus stalk into 3 - 4 pieces.
  2. At serving time, heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat until very hot.
  3. Add the asparagus, chorizo, bread and almonds and saute, covered 5-6 minutes tossing or stirring the mixture a few times so it browns and cooks all over.
  4. Add the salt & pepper, toss agian, and serve.
  5. Recipe couresy of Jacques Pepin: Fast Food My Way
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.95 Kcal (1030 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.58g 30%
Sodium 227.89mg 9%
Potassium 304.63mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.67g 5%
Sugars 2.72g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.77g 15%
Protein 5.54g 11%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 57.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 165.96 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.21g 30%
Sodium 153.77mg 9%
Potassium 205.56mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.9g 5%
Sugars 1.84g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 15%
Protein 3.73g 11%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 11%
Iron 2mg 17%
Calcium 39.1mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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