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Asparagus with Pine Nuts and Pimento

Source of Recipe

DiabeticGourmet.com - online


Recipe Link: www.diabeticgourmet.com/Diabetic_Recipe_Archive/

Exchanges
Servings: 4

1 pound to 1-1/4 pound fresh asparagus
1 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup diced pimento
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

Rinse asparagus and snap off tough ends. In a large skillet, bring water 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.

One serving equals: Calories: 37...Sodium: 6 mg... Cholesterol: 0 mg...Fat: 2 g...Carbohydrates: 7 g ++++ Exchanges: 1 Vegetable