Asparagus with Pine Nuts and Pimento

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Asparagus with Pine Nuts and Pimento

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients

1 pound to 1-1/4 pound fresh asparagus

1 cup water

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/4 cup diced pimento

1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

 

Directions

Rinse asparagus and snap off tough ends.

 

In a large skillet, bring water 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.

 

Calories: 37

Sodium: 6 mg

Fat: 2 g

Carbohydrates: 7 g

Exchanges: 1 Vegetable