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Roasted asparagus and wild mushrooms

March 31, 2020

Recipe

Try this classic combination in the spring when asparagus and mushrooms are in season.

Serves 4

Although this recipe calls for morel mushrooms, other flavorful mushrooms will work as well.

Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl or large sealable food bag. Toss to coat. Let marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Place onto nonstick cookie sheet. Turn broiler to high. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning vegetables over once or until lightly browned.

1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups morel or other mushrooms, cut into quarters
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Zest of one lemon
1 teaspoon black pepper

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 2 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products 2 Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets 2 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 57 Calories 8 g Total carbohydrate Cholesterol 4 g Dietary fiber 1 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 4 g Protein Trace Saturated fat 1 cup Serving size 11 mg Sodium 1 g Total fat