Asparagus with Shallots

15 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

75 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pounds	asparagus
1	dash	salt
3	teaspoons	peanut oil	or olive oil
2	each	shallots	peeled and minced
1	dash	parsley leaves	finely chopped

Directions

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. If asparagus is thick, old or tough, peel bottoms. Add asparagus to pan of boiling salted water. Boil gently until cooked--bright green and tender--but still firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove; drain on towel; put on platter and drizzle with oil, lifting spears to coat.

Sprinkle with shallots and parsley. Salt slightly.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 174g

Amount per Serving

Calories 75 43% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	14%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	27%		Vitamin C	17%
Calcium	4%		Iron	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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