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Ingredientes
- 12 thick spears purple asparagus (about 1 ½ lbs)
- ¼ cup walnut oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 pinch each kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Parmesan cheese (to taste)
- 2 ounce toasted walnuts (coarsely chopped)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 255g | |
| Calories 688 | |
| Calories from Fat 622 | 90% |
| Total Fat 71.28g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat 6.57g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium 426mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 13.45g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 15% |
| Sugars 4.3g | 3% |
| Protein 6.58g | 11% |
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