Sautéed Asparagus with Green Garlic and Olives; working dogs Recipe
Ingredients
- 10z (300gr) asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2″ (4cm) lengths
- 3 green garlic, sliced, including green tops
- 1/4 cup dry-cured Greek olives – or whatever you like
- 2 tbs chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 36g | |
| Calories 106 | |
| Calories from Fat 80 | 75% |
| Total Fat 9.06g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1.25g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 59mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 5.4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 2.48g | 2% |
| Protein 0.68g | 1% |
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