Asparagus and Pimento

Title:
Asparagus and Pimento

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Diabetic,
Vegetables,
Side
Dishes




Ingredients:





     1 lb To 1 1/4 lb fresh Asparapus;


     1 c  Water


     2 tb Fresh lime juice;


   1/4 c  Diced pimento;


     1 tb Toasted pine nuts;






 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


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