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- Jumbo Asparagus with Sauce Mimosa serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 12 spears jumbo asparagus, trimmed and lower half of stalk peeled
- 2 1âÂâ4 t salt
- 2 T red wine vinegar
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 t dijion mustard
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1âÂâ2 c extra virgin olive oil
- 6 hard-boiled large eggs at room temperature
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 415g | |
| Calories 447 | |
| Calories from Fat 266 | 60% |
| Total Fat 29.52g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 9.21g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1251mg | 417% |
| Sodium 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium 623mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 6.58g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 4.35g | 3% |
| Protein 39.63g | 63% |
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