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Roasted Asparagus with Caper Dressing

:  June/July 2005, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)

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Roasting mellows the grassy flavor of asparagus; the caper dressing provides a salty counterpoint. Serve with grilled fish or meat.


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"So delicious!! I normally don't care for asparagus, but this recipe is awesome! "
Roasted Asparagus with Caper Dressing Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

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

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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches asparagus, (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1/3 cup chopped shallot
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Trim tough ends from asparagus; place on a baking sheet. Drizzle the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer and roast, turning once halfway through, until the asparagus begins to soften and brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
  3. Meanwhile, place shallot, parsley and capers on a cutting board and chop together to make a coarse mixture. Transfer to a small bowl and combine with vinegar, the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve the asparagus topped with the dressing.

Nutrition

Per serving: 112 calories; 6 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 6 g protein; 5 g fiber; 346 mg sodium; 526 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (45% daily value), Folate (33% dv), Iron & Vitamin C (30% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat


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Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
American
Mediterranean
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
High potassium
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Holiday
Easter
Mother's Day
Style/Theme
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Publication
EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)
June/July 2005
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