Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds asparagus
  • 10 roasted red peppers
  • 1 to 2 tiny hot red peppers
  • 1 medium clove garlic
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 bunch cilantro to yield 3/4 cup chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)

      144 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 18 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 18 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

3 servings

Preparation

  1. Wash and trim asparagus by breaking off stem at tough part. Steam asparagus for 3 to 7 minutes, depending on stalk thickness.
  2. Rinse and julienne the red peppers. Wash, seed and mince the hot peppers. Mince the garlic, and chop onion. Wash, dry and chop cilantro. Combine all these ingredients, and then add 2 teaspoons lime juice. Stir well.
  3. When asparagus is cooked, drain and mix with red pepper salsa.

10 minutes

Dining and Cooking