Asparagus and pimento

 
                           ASPARAGUS AND PIMENTO
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Diabetic                         Vegetables
                 Side dish
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       lb           To 1 1/4 lb fresh Asparapus
    1       c            Water
    2       tb           Fresh lime juice
      1/4   c            Diced pimento
    1       tb           Toasted pine nuts
 
   Rinse asparagus and snap off tough ends.  In a large skillet, bring
   to a boil and add asparagus.  Cover and steam asparagus until bright
   green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and arrange on a
   platter. Sprinkle with lime juice; garnish with pimento and pine
   nuts. Serve warm or chilled. Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE
   EXCHANGE  CAL: 37; CHO: 0g; CAR: 7g; PRO: 3g; SOD: 6g; FAT: 2g;
   
   Source: Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks
   Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master.
  
 
 
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