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Pesto Asparagus Salad

➢ By Dr Jedha & DMP Nutritionists | 4 Comments
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Pesto Asparagus Salad

Asparagus is a jam packed with vitamins and minerals and a unique kind of fiber called inulin, which feeds the good bacteria in your gut. It’s a great antioxidant food, it’s anti-inflammatory. And best of all, it fits perfectly into a low carb diabetic diet!

This Pesto Asparagus Salad is fresh and incredibly delicious. It is made using our Homemade Pesto but you can equally use a store-bought pesto of your choice.

This salad can be served aside fish, chicken or your favorite meats. This veggie side dish also makes a great side for scrambled or fried eggs.

Don’t be concerned about the higher fat content of this veggie side dish. The fat is from healthy fat sources – olive oil in the pesto (monounsaturated fat) and the pine nuts (polyunsaturated fat).

Recipe

Pesto Asparagus Salad
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Pesto Asparagus Salad

This fresh asparagus dish is not only full of nutritional goodness but packed with naturally delicious flavor and the wonderful aroma of basil.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time7 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 352kcal
Carbs: 12g
Net Carbs: 6g

Ingredients

  • 16 oz asparagus - equiv. to approx. 3 bunches
  • 2 Tablespoons homemade pesto - or your bought selection
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus; chop into pieces and place in a steamer.
  • Steam for 5-7 minutes until soft and tender, but still a little crisp. You don't want them mushy.
  • Take off the heat and allow to cool a little.
  • Stir through the pesto and serve as a side dish to fish, chicken or your favorite meats.

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Kitchen Essentials

When it comes to steamers, you have a choice between electric steamers or a standard tiered steamer. Both do the job effectively.

You’ll need a colander for washing, draining or cooling items. A set of sharp knives are always a must. And a selection of wooden spoons are constantly used items.

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  1. RGP

    11/19/2019 at 4:52 pm

    Day5 fasting B.S.:6.6

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    • Jedha: Nutritionist (MNutr)

      11/19/2019 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks for checking in RGP!

      Reply
  2. Eugenia

    04/17/2017 at 10:26 am

    I’ve always want to prepare asparagus but did not know how to until this recipe. I will be eating this very often. Thanks for this recipe.

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    • Jedha

      04/17/2017 at 4:18 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it Eugenia, it is such a simple way to eat it, but delicious!

      Reply

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