Diabetes-Friendly Recipe: Roasted Asparagus

ByABC News
November 19, 2007, 11:03 AM

— -- How can something so simple be so good? You'll love the easy cleanup, too.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 4 ounces

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Lay the asparagus on the sheet and drizzle with oil.
2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper (if using) and drizzle with balsamic vinegar to serve.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Exchanges: Vegetable 1 • Fat ½
Calories: 85
Calories from Fat: 60
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrate: 5g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 2g

Copyright 2007: American Diabetes Association

From "Holly Clegg's Trim & Terrific™ Diabetic Cooking"
Reprinted with permission from The American Diabetes Association.

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