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ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUTS AND TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Recipe By :"Bon Appetit 1994-05"
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : 5-10G Low Carb Vegetables-Asparagus


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb fresh asparagus -- 454g trimmed
1/4 cup minced shallots
3 tbsp white wine vinegar -- tarragon
4 tsp Chopped Fresh Tarragon or 1.25 tsp Dried
1 tsp Dijon mustard
7 tbsp Olive Oil
4 cups Baby Lettuces -- or inner leaves of
curly endive
1/4 cup hazelnuts -- toasted, husked,
coarsely chopped

Pour water into large pot to depth of 1 inch 25mm and bring to boil. Place asparagus on steamer rack set over water in pot. Cover pot and steam until asparagus is crisp-tender, abut 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. Place asparagus on paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Combine shallots, vinegar, tarragon and mustard in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Place baby lettuces on large platter. Arrange asparagus atop lettuces. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.





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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 315 Calories; 30g Fat (79.9% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 26mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 6 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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