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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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Health & Diet Considerations
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
High potassium
Gluten free
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Summer
Holiday
Easter
Mother's Day
Style/Theme
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
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American
Mediterranean
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Publication
EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)
June/July 2005
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