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Receta Healthy asparagus recipes: Goat Cheese Tart and Sweet and Spicy Szechuan Asparagus
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Ingredientes
- 4 oz. log goat cheese
- 1 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 12oz. asparagus, ends discarded
- Calories 126, fat 10 gms, calories from fat 90 gms, saturated fat 5 gms, cholesterol 45 mg, sodium 170 mg, dietary fiber 2 gms, protein 7 gms
- Weight Watchers POINTS = 3
- Sweet and Spicy Szechuan Asparagus
- Makes 8 servings
- Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. asparagus ends discarded
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, unseasoned
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- Calories 85, fat 4 gms, Calories from fat 36, saturated fat 1gm, sodium 540mg, dietary fiber 8 gms, protein 8gms
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1345g | |
| Calories 1013 | |
| Calories from Fat 495 | 49% |
| Total Fat 56.37g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 10.32g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium 2395mg | 100% |
| Potassium 2594mg | 74% |
| Total Carbs 119.54g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.8g | 83% |
| Sugars 58.87g | 39% |
| Protein 21.46g | 34% |
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