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"Are you casting asparagus on my cooking?" -Curley Howard, Stooge

The refrigerator light goes on...

Salsa is such a great way to get veggies without even thinking about it. The pan grilled asparagus makes the perfect salsa and you can serve this with tuna, shrimp... almost any thing you want. It is perfect for tacos. Your family may not even know they are getting a serving of veggies with their meal.


 

Asparagus Salsa

Servings: 8 | Serving size: 1/3 cup salsa

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well for about 96 hours in the refrigerator.

Asparagus Salsa recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus
  • spray olive oil
  • 1 small tomato (diced)
  • 1 small shallot (minced)
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh oregano (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F.

When hot spray the pan with oil and add the asparagus.

Cook, turning about twice, for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove and place the asparagus on a plate to cool.

After about 15 minutes place the plate in the refrigerator to chill.

When cold, cut crosswise into small slices.

Leave about 1 inch of the tip of the spears uncut.

Place the asparagus, tomato, shallot, pepper, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper in a bowl and mix well.

Chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/3 cup salsa

Servings: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value
Total Fat 2g 2%
    Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
    Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 27%
Calcium 2% Iron 9%
Vitamin K 30mcg Potassium 200mg