Buttery Bhutanese Asparagus with Crumbled Cheese
by ElizaEde
Asparagus grows wild in the subtropical valleys of Bhutan. It is cooked in a characteristically Bhutanese style: simmered in water, onion, melted butter and chilli, and topped with crumbled cheese
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons Butter ; Melted
- 2 medium Red onions ; Finely diced
- 500 grams Asparagus ; Chopped from woody stem
- 175 grams Feta cheese ; Crumbled
- 2 medium Green chili ; Sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
Melt the butter in a large frying pan.
Add the onion, asparagus and 240ml water; simmer until the asparagus is tender and the water reduced. Season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta and sliced chilli over the top and serve immediately.
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (697g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 2 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 590 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 380 (64%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 42.2g | 56 % | |
| Saturated Fat 27.8g | 139 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 10g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 138.9mg | 43 % | |
| Sodium 1171.4mg | 40 % | |
| Potassium 960mg | 25 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.3g | 11 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 33 % | |
| Sugars, other 30.1g | ||
| Protein 20.8g | 30 % | |
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Calories per serving: 590
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