Asparagus with Anchovies & Garlic

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From EatingWell:  April/May 2006

Think bold Caesar-salad flavors meet asparagus. This preparation will kick you in the taste buds with assertive garlic, spicy red pepper and rich, salty anchovy.

4 servings, about 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons anchovy paste, or 1 anchovy fillet, minced

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add asparagus, water and anchovy; cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving : 93 Calories; 6 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 4 g Mono; 8 mg Cholesterol; 6 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 466 mg Sodium; 270 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat