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Vinaigrette Asparagus

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Vinaigrette Asparagus

Course: Side Dish
Servings: 8
Calories: 58kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 lbs fresh asparagus
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette dressing
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Mince the garlic; cut the asparagus into 2" pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the asparagus pieces; stir to mix.
  • Add the red wine vinaigrette dressing and pepper.  Stir and heat an additional minute.
  • Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 19mg | Phosphorus: 51mg

Asparagus Crepe Rolls

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Asparagus Crepe Rolls

Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Servings: 4
Calories: 305kcal

Ingredients

  • 12  asparagus spears
  • 4 oz  cream cheese
  • 1  bundle parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup  all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 tbsp butter 

Instructions

  • Steam the asparagus for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Puree cream cheese with parsley, lemon juice and spices, to make a green cream sauce. Season to taste. Set aside.
  • To make crepes combine the flour, water, egg, egg white and 2 tablespoons melted butter; whisk to make a smooth batter.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a pan (8 to 10-inch crepe or sauté pan). Add 1/3 cup crepe batter and turn pan to spread batter. Cook until bubbly and edges begin to brown. Turn and cook briefly on the other side. Cool on a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and batter to make 4 crepes.
  • Spread crepes with cream cheese filling. Distribute the asparagus spears evenly at end of each crepe and firmly roll up into rolls.
  • Wrap in foil and let cool in refrigerator for one hour. Cut chilled crepes into 3-4 pieces with a sharp knife before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crepe | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 96mg | Phosphorus: 142mg