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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (232g) Recipe makes 2 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: Greek yogurt |
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| Calories 52 | ||
| Calories from Fat 2 | (5%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 478mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.3g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 19% | |
| Sugars 4.3g | ||
| Protein 5.3g | 10% | |
Asparagus With Saffron Mint Sauce
By: Sue L
May 14, 2008
Makes a fresh and flavorful sauce for spring asparagus.
SERVES 2 -4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 pinch saffron strand
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup natural Greek yogurt
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- salt, as desired
- black pepper, as desired
Directions
1
Steam asparagus for 10 minutes or until done to your liking.2
Whisk together sauce ingredients over low heat until warmed through.3
Serve asparagus with sauce over.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: justcallmetoni
On Jun 14, 2008
Funny that my first dish using saffron was some years ago from the same chef. A huge success and the lentil soup remains one of my favorites, so when I saw this recipe I jumped at the opportunity to see whether I would once again strike gold (or is that saffron). Rather hot her so I served this as a starter salad at room temperature. The combination of mint, saffron and garlic was really unusual and and one to my liking. So much so, I have since used the remaining dressing/sauce with equally good results and think it would be an ideal way to dress a simple salad of torn romaine lettuce. My one comment and suggestion is that I found the garlic to be a little heavy tending to complete with rather than complement the more delicate saffron and mint. Even as a garlic lover I think I would reduce this to two cloves next time. Thanks Sue!
From: Sydney Mike
On Jun 12, 2008
I love the world tour event if for no other reason than that it encourages me to use ingredients I'd normally ignore! So it is with saffron & Greek yogurt (& mint, for that matter)! Your sauce makes for a very nice, tasty side dish! Thanks for sharing! [Made & reviewed while in Greece with Zaar World Tour 4]
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