Ingredients
1 lb To 1 1/4 lb fresh Asparapus
1 cup Water
2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
1/4 cup Diced pimento
1 tbsp Toasted pine nuts
Directions
Rinse asparagus and snap off tough ends. In a large skillet, bring
to a boil and add asparagus. Cover and steam asparagus until bright
green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and arrange on a
platter. Sprinkle with lime juice; garnish with pimento and pine
nuts. Serve warm or chilled. Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE
EXCHANGE CAL: 37; CHO: 0g; CAR: 7g; PRO: 3g; SOD: 6g; FAT: 2g;
Source: Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks
Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master.
Servings: 4 servings
Asparagus And Pimento Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Diabetic; Vegetables; Side Dishes
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We hope you enjoy this Asparagus And Pimento recipe.
