Asparagus With Toasted Walnut Butter Recipe

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Asparagus With Toasted Walnut Butter
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Ingredients:

  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp walnut oil , if desired
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Wash asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. In large skillet or Dutch oven, bring 1 inch of lightly salted water to a boil. Arrange asparagus spears evenly in skillet. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine butter and walnuts. Cook over low heat until butter browns and walnuts are toasted, watching carefully to prevent butter from burning. Stir in oil and salt.
  3. Arrange hot asparagus on large serving platter. Top with walnut butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 132.14 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.05g 19%
Cholesterol 22.9mg 8%
Sodium 76.17mg 3%
Potassium 246.89mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.83g 2%
Sugars 2.3g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.47g 10%
Protein 3.08g 6%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 31.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 102.56 Kcal (429 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.35g 19%
Cholesterol 17.77mg 8%
Sodium 59.12mg 3%
Potassium 191.63mg 5%
Total Carbs 3.75g 2%
Sugars 1.78g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 10%
Protein 2.39g 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 13%
Calcium 24.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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