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Asparagus Vinaigrette

Type: Vegetables
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs 681g / 24ozFresh asparagus
1/3 cup 78mlBalsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons 30mlLow-fat low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
2 teaspoons 10mlLemon juice
2 tablespoons 30mlDijon mustard
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced parsley
2 teaspoons 10mlCapers
1 teaspoon 5mlMinced chives

Recipe Instructions

Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Steam the asparagus in a metal steamer or asparagus cooker over boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes until asparagus is tender crisp and bright green. Drain the asparagus and splash cold waster over it to stop the cooking process.

Combine the remaining ingredients and to make the vinaigrette. Pour the vinaigrette over the asparagus and serve.

Dietary Information:

Nutrition Facts: Calories 60; Calories from Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 73mg; Carbohydrates 4g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 2g; Protein 2g.

Source:
"The Webb Cooks by Robyn Webb, MS, LN at http://www.diabetes.org"

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