Spicy Spring Vegetables Recipe

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Spicy Spring Vegetables
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  1. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus; trim asparagus. Set aside. If using medium carrots, quarter lengthwise. Cut the large carrot quarters or thinner quarters in half crosswise making long carrot sticks. In a large skillet bring 1 in. of lightly salted water to boiling. Add asparagus; return to boiling. Cook, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes or until just crisp-tender. Using tongs, remove asparagus from boiling water. Immediately submerge asparagus into a large bowl filled with ice water. Let stand until completely chilled; drain well. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Add carrots to boiling water in skillet; return to boiling. Cook, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes or until just crisp-tender. Remove carrots from boiling water. Immediately submerge in ice water. Let stand until completely chilled; drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Place drained asparagus and carrots in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a baking dish or a shallow dish that is easily covered.
  3. For vinaigrette, in a screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, snipped fresh tarragon or basil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, chili paste and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour into bag or dish with asparagus and carrots. Add radishes. Seal bag or tightly cover dish and chill 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  4. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl or individual serving glasses. Trim with sprigs of fresh tarragon or small basil leaves. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 106.55 Kcal (446 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.36g 14%
Sodium 205.35mg 9%
Potassium 215.76mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.61g 2%
Sugars 2.12g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 1.79g 4%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 29.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.68 Kcal (401 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.41g 14%
Sodium 184.4mg 9%
Potassium 193.74mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.14g 2%
Sugars 1.91g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 8%
Protein 1.61g 4%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 26.3mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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