Springtime Asparagus Medley Recipe

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Springtime Asparagus Medley
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1-1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp grated onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese , optional

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
  2. In a blender, combine the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
  3. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. Serve warm. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 177.29 Kcal (742 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.8g 21%
Cholesterol 4.18mg 1%
Sodium 233.32mg 10%
Potassium 292.91mg 6%
Total Carbs 10.86g 4%
Sugars 7.71g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Protein 4.39g 9%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 70.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.81 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.08g 21%
Cholesterol 2.45mg 1%
Sodium 136.62mg 10%
Potassium 171.51mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.36g 4%
Sugars 4.51g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 10%
Protein 2.57g 9%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 14%
Iron 1.1mg 11%
Calcium 41.5mg 7%

* 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

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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