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Asparagus with Curry Butter

:  March/April 2009

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A touch of curry-infused butter dresses sauteed asparagus. This quick and delicious side dish would be just as welcome with a grilled cheese sandwich as it would with broiled salmon.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Very, very good. I've made this twice, following the exact ingredients, and the results were excellent both times. The first time I used asparagus, and the second time I used fiddleheads. Very versatile recipe. Will totally make again...
Asparagus with Curry Butter Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder, (see Tip)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

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Preparation

  1. Combine butter, curry powder, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the curry butter into the asparagus; toss to coat.

Tips & Notes

  • Tip: Check the ingredient label on your brand of curry powder: if it has added salt (as some do), you may omit the salt in the recipe or salt to taste.

Nutrition

Per serving: 67 calories; 5 g fat ( 2 g sat , 2 g mono ); 5 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 161 mg sodium; 262 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Folate (40% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Style/Theme
Budget
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Publication
March/April 2009
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