Tuesday, August 21, 2012

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Asparagus with Pistachio Butter - 13.3g Carbs, 6.4g Fiber, 5.5g Sugar

 

Asparagus with Pistachio Butter - 13.3g Carbs, 6.4g Fiber, 5.5g Sugar

From: www.peakmarket.com

2 lb asparagus
6 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 cup pistachio nuts, chopped

Cook or steam asparagus until tender but firm. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add marjoram and nuts. Heat through. Place asparagus on serving platter and pour sauce over top.

Serves: 4
Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Serving Size: 264 g
Nutrition per Serving:
287 Calories, 222 Calories from Fat, 24.7g Total Fat, 11.9g Saturated Fat, 46mg Cholesterol, 127mg Sodium, 13.3g Total Carbs, 6.4g Dietary Fiber, 5.5g Sugars, 8.5g Protein -- Vitamin A 47% - Vitamin C 23% - Calcium 8% - Iron 31%
Nutrition Grade: A-

Good points:
Low in sodium
High in iron
High in thiamin
High in vitamin A

Bad points:
Very high in saturated fat

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