Thursday, January 28, 2010

Asparagus and Cashews

Simple asparagus gets crunch from cashews and flavor from a light dressing of sesame oil, marjoram, and lemon juice. This dish goes together fast and is low in calories and carbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
2 Tablespoons chopped toasted cashews,

Steam the asparagus in a metal steamer over boiling water for about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain.

Combine asparagus with sesame oil, lemon juice, marjoram, and cashews. Serve.

Yield: 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Nutritional Information (per 1/2 cup serving): 4 g fat 4 g carb; 2 g protein

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