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    : Eat-Lf Mailing List              Low Fat
                 Potatoes                         Side Dishes
                 Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   12      Oz            Asparagus Spears
    8      Whole         Tiny New Potatoes -- Unpeeled,
                         Cut In Quarters (Abt 10 Oz)
    2      Tsp           Olive Oil -- Or Any Cooking Oil
      1/2  Tsp           Finely Shredded Lemon Peel
      1/4  Tsp           Salt
      1/4  Tsp           Dried Thyme -- Crushed
                         Lemon Peel Curl -- Optional
                         Fresh Thyme -- Optional
 
 This has a light, citrusy flavor.
 
 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 for 10 min.  Add asparagus.  Cook, covered, about 8 min more or
 till asparagus is 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
 vegetables; toss gently to coat.  If desired, garnish with a lemon peel
 curl and fresh thyme.  Serve warm.
 
 Makes 4 side dish servings.
 
 Food Exchanges:
 1/2 vegetable, 1 bread, 1/2 fat
 
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 NOTES : Cal  163.2
 Fat  2.5g
 Carb  32.3g
 Fib  3.7g
 Pro  4.5g
 Sod  144mg
 CFF  13.3%
 Nutr. Assoc. : 0 4219 0 0 800 0 0 800 0