Asparagus with Tomatoes and Fat-Free Dressing

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

Ingredients:

2 shallots, minced

1-1/2 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed

3/4 lb tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

2 tbsp fat-free Italian dressing

1/2 cup seasoned croutons

Cooking Directions:

Place asparagus spears in a large steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 5-6 minutes or until asparagus is bright green and tender. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a serving bowl. Add tomatoes and shallots and set aside. Pour dressing over asparagus mixture and toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled with croutons.

Nutritionist Recommended For:

Low Fat

Low Calories

Low Cholesterol

Nutrition Facts

Calories 85

% Calories From Fat 14.8%

Total Fat 1.4g

Saturated Fats 0.4g

Mono-unsaturated Fats 0.5g

Poly-unsaturated Fats 0.3g

Cholesterol 0.5mg

Sodium 150mg

Total Carbohydrates 16g

Dietary Fiber 4.9g

Sugar 6.3g

Protein 5.4g

More Information

Vitamins

Thiamin B1 0.31 mg

Vitamin K 78 mcg

Vitamin A 2200 IU

Vitamin E 2.5 mg

Pantothenic Acid 0.62 mg

Vitamin B6 0.27 mg

Riboflavin B2 0.28 mg

Choline 34 mg

Vitamin D 0 IU

Vitamin B12 0.029 mcg

Vitamin C 21 mg

Niacin B3 2.4 mg

Minerals

Sodium 150 mg

Zinc 1.2 mg

Copper 0.4 mg

Calcium 61 mg

Iron 4.2 mg

Manganese 0.43 mg

Magnesium 38 mg

Phosphorus 130 mg

Fluoride 2 mcg

Potassium 600 mg

Selenium 5.6 mcg

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