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Asparagus with Tomato Vinaigrette

Preparation time: 10 min Servings: 4
Cooking time: 10 min

Ingredients:

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp dry mustard
2 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 pinch white pepper
1-1/2 lb asparagus, tough ends discarded
3 tbsp rice vinegar, or red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp lemon zest
3 tbsp pimentos, chopped

Cooking Directions:

Place asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 5-7 minutes, or until asparagus is tender. Rinse under cold water. Drain thoroughly and set aside. Combine next 8 ingredients and salt to taste in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow dish. Pour dressing over asparagus and toss gently. Top with pimento.

Nutritionist Recommended For:

Nutrition Facts

Calories 110
% Calories From Fat 58.1%
Total Fat 7.1g
Saturated Fats 1g
Mono-unsaturated Fats 5g
Poly-unsaturated Fats 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 13mg
Total Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 4.3g
Sugar 4.9g
Protein 4.4g

More Information

Vitamins

Thiamin B1 0.26 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg
Vitamin K 77 mcg
Vitamin A 1700 IU
Niacin B3 2 mg
Pantothenic Acid 0.5 mg
Riboflavin B2 0.26 mg
Vitamin C 27 mg
Vitamin D 0 IU
Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
Vitamin E 3.3 mg
Choline 32 mg

Minerals

Manganese 0.33 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Calcium 50 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Phosphorus 100 mg
Copper 0.37 mg
Fluoride 0 mcg
Selenium 4.9 mcg
Sodium 13 mg
Potassium 470 mg
Iron 4.1 mg

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