Asparagus With Lemon-Basil Gouda Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Asparagus With Lemon-Basil Gouda Cheese Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Place the asparagus in a microwave proof plate, sprinkle with salt water, use plastic wrap to cover, then reserve.
  2. Combine the basil leaves, shallots, garlic, cayenne pepper and puree in a food blender.
  3. In a non-stick pot place 2 tablespoons margarine, pureed basil leaves and cook briefly.
  4. Add 1/4-1/2 stock, bring to a boil, add lemon juice and salt to taste, add corn starch mixture and stir until smooth and very thick (no lumps), let cool for about a minute.
  5. Cook the asparagus in the microwave for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes.
  6. As the asparagus is being cooked in the microwave, add the egg yolks a little at a time to the sauce (with flame/burner turned off), blend, stirring with a whisk and make sure there are no lumps.
  7. Remove the plastic wrap from the asparagus dish and discard the water.
  8. Pour the sauce over the asparagus, sprinkle the grated cheese over the asparagus sauce.
  9. Then place the plate under a broiler or in a toaster over for a minute or so in order for the cheese to melt.
  10. Finally, sprinkle pine nuts and sun dried-tomatoes on top.
  11. Serve and enjoy!
  12. Note: Gouda is a mild cheese and Asiago is a stronger tasting cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 255.13 Kcal (1068 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.11g 28%
Cholesterol 62.67mg 21%
Sodium 299.52mg 12%
Potassium 409.1mg 9%
Total Carbs 12.77g 4%
Sugars 4.05g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 11%
Protein 12.28g 25%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 247.5mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.19 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.67g 28%
Cholesterol 30.02mg 21%
Sodium 143.45mg 12%
Potassium 195.94mg 9%
Total Carbs 6.12g 4%
Sugars 1.94g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 11%
Protein 5.88g 25%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 26%
Iron 1.4mg 16%
Calcium 118.5mg 25%

* 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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