Fresh Asparagus
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1½ tsp sugar
- 1 shallot, minced
- Salt to taste
- 4 Tbsp rice vinegar
- Very thin lemon slices for garnish, optional
- 2 Tbsp oil (canola, if possible)
Directions:
Wash and trim asparagus. If stalks are thick, peel until all are the same
diameter. Lay the asparagus in a skillet filled with boiling salted water.
Cover asparagus until boiling, then immediately uncover. Cook slowly for 4-5
minutes until crisp-tender. Combine remaining ingredients, and drizzle over
warmed asparagus. Garnish with lemon slices.
Makes 4 servings
Per 4-oz serving: 74 calories; 61% calories from fat; 6g total fat; .4g saturated
fat; 0mg cholesterol; 2mg sodium; 5g total carbohydrates; 3g protein
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