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Balsamic Roasted Asparagus

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By roasting asparagus, instead of steaming it, you’ll never again have mushy” spears.  Slightly charring the asparagus gives it a nice flavorful crispness.

INGREDIENTS (serves 4): 

  • 1 lb asparagus (about 25 spears)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper/su_column]

    • PREPARATIONS:

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking dish or tray with tin foil.
    2. Trim off tough ends of asparagus spears.
    3. In a mixing bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Mix until the asparagus is evenly coated.
    4. Place the asparagus in the shallow baking dish or tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    5. Cook until tender (about 12–18 minutes)

     

    THE F-FACTOR DIET NUTRITIONAL CONTENT FOR JOURNALING: 0 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber

    ACTUAL NUTRITIONAL CONTENT PER SERVING: 53 calories, 4 g Carbohydrate, 2 g Fiber, 2 g Protein, 4 g total fat, 1 g sat. fat, 444 mg sodium

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