* Exported from MasterCook * Lemony Asparagus And New Potatoes Recipe By : Low Calorie, Low Fat Recipes by BH&G Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Eat-Lf Mailing List Low Fat Potatoes Side Dishes Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 Oz Asparagus Spears 8 Whole Tiny New Potatoes -- Unpeeled, Cut In Quarters (Abt 10 Oz) 2 Tsp Olive Oil -- Or Any Cooking Oil 1/2 Tsp Finely Shredded Lemon Peel 1/4 Tsp Salt 1/4 Tsp Dried Thyme -- Crushed Lemon Peel Curl -- Optional Fresh Thyme -- Optional This has a light, citrusy flavor. Snap off and discard woody bases from fresh asparagus. If desired, scrape off scales. Cut into 2" pieces. Set aside. Cook potatoes, covered, in a small amount of boiling water in a 2 qt saucepan for 10 min. Add asparagus. Cook, covered, about 8 min more or till asparagus is crisp-tender and potatoes are tender. Drain. Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl. For dressing, combine the oil,lemon peel, salt and thyme. Add to the vegetables; toss gently to coat. If desired, garnish with a lemon peel curl and fresh thyme. Serve warm. Makes 4 side dish servings. Food Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 1 bread, 1/2 fat - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Cal 163.2 Fat 2.5g Carb 32.3g Fib 3.7g Pro 4.5g Sod 144mg CFF 13.3% Nutr. Assoc. : 0 4219 0 0 800 0 0 800 0