HEALTHY ROAST ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY ALMOND VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Position a rack in the top third of the oven. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine 5 tablespoons of the almonds, the lemon juice, sugar and 6 tablespoons water in a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Taste the sauce and season with salt. Pour the sauce onto a platter and place the asparagus on top. Garnish with the zest and remaining 1 tablespoon almonds.
- Per serving: SERVES: Calories: 110; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 17 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 125 milligrams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 125 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 8 grams
ALMOND CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS
A wonderful recipe full of nutrients from the bed of spinach and protein from the chicken. This dish combines several flavors for a great tasting lunch or dinner. Adapted from a popular weight loss tracking website.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus tips for 2 minutes or until crisp but tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt, curry, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
- Add the steamed asparagus, chicken, bell peppers, cilantro and almonds. Toss to coat with dressing. Serve on fresh spinach leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 221.1, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25
CHICKEN, WITH ASPARAGUS AND ALMONDS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wipe the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a large casserole dish, brown the chicken pieces a few at a time. Add the shallots and white wine. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Add the asparagus, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the asparagus is tender.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with almond and parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 771, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1473 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ALMOND CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- 1. Steam asparagus for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, curry, lemon juice and salt. 3. Add asparagus, chicken, bell pepper, cilantro and almonds and toss to coat. 4. Serve on fresh spinach leaves.
ASPARAGUS CHICKEN & ALMONDS
Make and share this Asparagus Chicken & Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 24m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet or wok over medium high heat.
- Sauté chicken 3 to 5 minutes until golden.
- Stir in ginger, almonds and vegetables and stir fry another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Combine stock, sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Stir into skillet until bubbling.
- Fold in asparagus, reheat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 1116.6, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 29.7
LEMON ALMOND ASPARAGUS
I love this timesaving way to dress up fresh asparagus. Drizzle butter and lemon juice over the spears before topping them with almonds and lemon zest strips. -Linda Barry, Yakima, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter; stir in lemon juice. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with butter mixture; top with almonds and, if desired, lemon zest strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY
"I make this dish often because it is so quick and easy to prepare," writes Darlene Brenden from Salem, Oregon. "My family likes the flavor the sugar snap peas and almonds add. Sometimes I top it with chow mein noodles for extra crunch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in oil for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, honey and ginger until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add in peas. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with pasta or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 35g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Asparagus
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper