Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Garnish

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Put asparagus in a steamer basket, place in the pan, cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, shallot, oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Serve the asparagus topped with the tomato garnish.

Nutritional Information per Serving

  calories 58  carbohydrates 5  fat 4  saturated fat 1  mono unsaturated fat 3  protein 2  cholesterol 0  fiber 2  potassium 274     

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