Lemony asparagus and new potatoes

 
                     Lemony Asparagus And New Potatoes
 
 Recipe By     : Low Calorie, Low Fat Recipes by BH&G
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Tried                            Eat-Lf Mailing List
                 Potatoes                         Side Dishes
                 Vegetables                       Low Fat
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   12      Oz            Asparagus Spears
    8      Whole         new potatoes -- Quartered (10 oz)
    2      Tsp           Olive Oil -- Or Any Cooking Oil
      1/2  Tsp           lemon zest
      1/4  Tsp           Salt
      1/4  Tsp           Dried Thyme -- Crushed
                         Lemon Peel Curl -- Optional
                         Fresh Thyme -- Optional
 
 Snap off and discard woody bases from fresh asparagus.  If desired, scrape off 
 scales.  Cut into 2" pieces.  Set aside.
 
 Cook potatoes, covered, in a small amount of boiling water in a 2 qt saucepan f
 or 10 min.  Add asparagus.  Cook, covered, about 8 min more or till asparagus i
 s crisp-tender and potatoes are tender.  Drain. Transfer
 vegetables to a serving bowl.
 
 For dressing, combine the oil,lemon peel, salt and thyme.  Add to the vegetable
 s; toss gently to coat.  If desired, garnish with a lemon peel curl and fresh t
 hyme.  Serve warm.
 
 Food Exchanges:
 1/2 vegetable, 1 bread, 1/2 fat
 
 
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 Per serving: 163 Calories; 3g Fat (13% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 32g Carb
 ohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 144mg Sodium