Healthy Recipe:

Recipe: Roasted asparagus and wild mushrooms

  • Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving
  • Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving
  • Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving
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Dietitian's tip: Asparagus should be cooked until it is al dente, which takes only a few minutes.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 cups morel or other mushrooms, cut into quarters
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • Zest of one lemon
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl or large sealable food bag. Toss to coat. Let marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Turn on broiler to high. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning vegetables over once or until lightly browned.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1 cup
Calories57 Cholesterol0
Total fat1 g Sodium11 mg
Saturated fat0.2 g Total carbohydrate8 g
Monounsaturated fat1.3 g Protein4 g
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RE12346 April 25, 2012

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