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Perfect Asparagus!

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By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES

If you struggle to eat your veggies, this dish will help you change your ways! Asparagus is the featured ingredient that is slightly sweetened with balsamic vinegar. Enjoy this recipe as a sidekick to your favorite chicken or fish dish.

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Makes 3 servings
Serving size: ~ 1 cup
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients for perfect asparagus

  • ½ pound asparagus
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp pistachios, crushed
  • 3 strips soy bacon, chopped

Directions for perfect asparagus

Preheat oven to 375 degreesCut ends off of asparagusIn a medium-size bowl coat asparagus with olive oat and balsamic vinegarStir in pistachios and soy baconSpread asparagus evenly on large baking sheetBaking asparagus at 375 for 45 minutesEnjoy!

Nutrition facts

Per Serving

  • calories: 119
  • carbohydrate: 7g
  • fat: 7g
  • fiber: 2g
  • potassium: 266mg
  • protein: 8g
  • sodium: 197mg
  • sugar: 3g

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