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                Lemony Asparagus And New Potatoes <R T>

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