Changes: Asparagus with Gremolata

Latest revision as of 05:43, 17 February 2020

Description

One of the best ways to cook fresh asparagus is to lightly steam it, then toss it with gremolata (or gremolada), a lively mixture of parsley, lemon zest and garlic.

Contributed by Healthy Recipes For diabetic Friends Y-Group
Source: The American Heart Association No-Fad Diet: a Personal Plan For Healthy Weight Loss, 2007 by The American Heart Association.
Serves 4; about 6 spears per serving

Ingredients

1 lb fresh medium asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tbsp salt-free all-purpose seasoning

Gremolata

¼ cup finely snipped fresh parsley
1 tbsp snipped fresh dillweed
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 medium garlic clove, minced
⅛ tsp pepper

Directions

Put the asparagus in a steamer basket.
Sprinkle with the all-purpose seasoning.
Steam for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Drain well.
Place in a serving bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Gremolata

In a small bowl, stir together the gremolata ingredients.
Pour over the asparagus.
Toss gently to coat.

Cook's Tip

When using fresh asparagus, discard about the bottom 1 inch of the stalk ends (breaking where the stalk bends).

Nutritional information

Per Serving:

33 Calories | 0g Total Fat | 0g Saturated | 0g Polyunsaturated | 0g Monounsaturated | 0 mg cholesterol | 2 mg sodium, | 6g Carbs | 3g Fiber | 3g sugar | 3g Protein
Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

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+==Description==
+One of the best ways to cook fresh [[asparagus]] is to lightly steam it, then toss it with gremolata (or gremolada), a lively mixture of [[parsley]], [[lemon]] zest and [[garlic]].
+* Contributed by [http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends/ Healthy Recipes For diabetic Friends Y-Group]
+* Source: ''The American Heart Association No-Fad Diet: a Personal Plan For Healthy Weight Loss'', 2007 by The American Heart Association.
+* Serves 4; about 6 spears per serving
+==Ingredients==
+* 1 lb fresh medium [[asparagus]] spears, trimmed
+* 1 tbsp salt-free all-purpose seasoning
+=== Gremolata ===
-[[asparagus]] With Gremolata - 6g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 3g [[sugar]]
+* ¼ cup finely snipped fresh [[parsley]]
+* 1 tbsp snipped fresh [[dill]]weed
+* 1 tsp grated [[lemon zest]]
+* 1 medium [[garlic]] clove, minced
+* ⅛ tsp [[pepper]]
+==Directions==
+# Put the [[asparagus]] in a steamer basket.
+# Sprinkle with the all-purpose seasoning.
+# Steam for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the [[asparagus]] is tender-crisp.
+# Drain well.
+# Place in a serving bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
+=== Gremolata ===
-From: The American Heart Association
+# In a small bowl, stir together the gremolata ingredients.
+# Pour over the [[asparagus]].
+# Toss gently to coat.
+== Cook's Tip ==
-Serves 4; About 6 Spears Per Serving
+When using fresh [[asparagus]], discard about the bottom 1 inch of the stalk ends (breaking where the stalk bends).
+==Nutritional information ==
+Per Serving:
+* 33 Calories | 0g Total Fat | 0g Saturated | 0g Polyunsaturated | 0g Monounsaturated | 0 mg cholesterol | 2 mg sodium, | 6g Carbs | 3g Fiber | 3g sugar | 3g Protein
+* Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
+__NOTOC__
-One of The Best Ways to Cook Fresh [[asparagus]] is to LightlySteam It, Then Toss it With Gremolata (or Gremolada), aLively Mixture of [[parsley]], [[lemon]] Zest And [[garlic]].
+[[Category:Asparagus Recipes]]
+[[Category:Parsley Recipes]]
-*1 lb Fresh Medium [[asparagus]] Spears, Trimmed
+[[Category:Dill leaf Recipes]]
-*1 Tbsp [[salt]]-Free All-Purpose Seasoning
+[[Category:Lemon peel Recipes]]
+[[Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends]]
-Gremolata
-*1/4 Cup Finely Snipped Fresh [[parsley]]
-*1 Tbsp Snipped Fresh [[dillweed]]
-*1 Tsp Grated [[lemon]] Zest
-*1 Medium [[garlic]] [[clove]], Minced
-*1/8 Tsp [[pepper]]
-Put The [[asparagus]] in a Steamer Basket. Sprinkle With TheAll-Purpose Seasoning. Steam For 2 to 3 Minutes, or UntilThe [[asparagus]] is Tender-Crisp. Drain Well. Place in a ServingBowl And Cover With Aluminum Foil to Keep Warm.
-In a Small Bowl, Stir Together The Gremolata Ingredients.Pour Over The [[asparagus]]. Toss Gently to Coat.
-Cook's Tip:
-When Using Fresh [[asparagus]], Discard About The Bottom 1 InchOf The Stalk Ends (breaking Where The Stalk Bends).
-Nutrition Per Serving:
-*33 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 0g Saturated, 0g Polyunsaturated,
-*0g Monounsaturated, 0mg Cholesterol, 2mg Sodium,
-*6g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 3g [[sugar]], 3g Protein
-Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable
-From: The American Heart Association No-Fad Diet: a PersonalPlan For Healthy Weight Loss, 2007 by The American HeartAssociation.
-==contributed by :==
-* [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/Healthy_Recipes_For_[[diabetic]]_Friends/  Healthy Recipes For [[diabetic]] Friends Y-Group]
-[[category:healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends]]
[[Category:Asparagus Recipes]]
[[Category:Garlic Recipes]]
[[Category:Lemon Recipes]]
[[Category:Dill leaf Recipes]]
[[Category:Parsley Recipes]]
[[Category:Clove Recipes]]
[[Category:Pepper Recipes]]
[[Category:Salt Recipes]]
[[Category:Granulated sugar Recipes]]
[[Category:Diabetic Recipes]]