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Recipe: Asparagus with Peppers
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 10 min.
 
Ingredients:
  • 1-1/2 Lbs. asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 3-0/1 inches lengths
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper\cooked, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper\cooked, seeded and cut into thin strips
This Recipe is considered:
Low Calorie
Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
Cooking Directions:
Place asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 3-4 minutes. Rinse asparagus under cold water. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bell peppers 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Stir in asparagus and saute until hot. Season with pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature, if desired.
 
Per Serving: calories 79, fat 6.8g, calories from fat 77%, protein 4.2g, cholesterol 0.0mg, dietary fiber 4.0g

Nutrients Exchanges
Calories 79 Milk Exchanges 0.0
Protein 4.2g Vegetable Exchanges 2.0
Carbohydrates 10.2g Fruit Exchanges 0.0
Dietary Fiber 4.0g Bread Exchanges 0.0
Sugar 4.8g Other Carbohydrates/Sugar Exchanges 0.0
Fat Total 6.8g Lean Meat Exchanges 0.0
Saturated Fat 1.3g Very Lean Meat/Protein Exchanges 0.0
Mono-unsaturated Fat 3.6g Fat Exchanges 0.7
Poly-unsaturated Fat 1.9g
% Calories from Fat 77%    
Cholesterol 0.0mg
Sodium 4.1mg
Vitamins Minerals
Vitamin A 235.9IU Calcium 39.0mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.5mg Copper 0.5mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.3mg Iron 1.7mg
Niacin (B3) 2.2mg Magnesium 34.3mg
Vitamin B6 0.3mg Manganese 0.5mg
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg Phosphorus 101.9mg
Vitamin C 84.9mg Potassium 525.0mg
Vitamin E 6.1IU Selenium 4.2mcg
Folate 223.6mcg Sodium 4.1mg
Pantothenic Acid 0.6mg Zinc 0.8mg