1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears
2 tbsp fresh parsley -(finely chopped)
3 garlic cloves - thinly sliced
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 salt
1 freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Break tough ends off asparagus and place
in a baking tray so the stalks don't overlap. Add remaining
ingredients and bake uncovered until asparagus is just tender, 5-8
minutes. Serve hot.
Nutritional Info Per Serving: Protein: 4 gr. (10%); Carbohydrates: 7
gr. (19%); Fat: 11 gr. (71%); Calories: 133; Sodium: 60 mg.;
Cholesterol: 0 mg. Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat Serves 4-6
Copyright Whole Foods Market, 1995, wfm@wholefoods.com
(http://www.wholefoods.com/wf.html) Reprinted with permission from
Whole Foods Market Meal-Master compatible format courtesy of Karen
Mintzias
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