I never thought anything could be as good with asparagus as lemon butter is-and then I tried this.
Yield: 4 servings, each with 8 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber, for a total of 4 grams of usable carbs and 4 grams of protein.
INGREDIENTS
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
- 1 pound asparagus, steamed just until tender-crisp
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the pecans and saute, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the pecans are golden and crisp through.
- Stir in the tarragon vinegar.
- Place the asparagus on serving plates.
- Spoon the sauce over the asparagus.
- Serve immediately.