[New post] Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Asparagus With Red Onion, Basil, and Almonds

ohiocook posted: "This week's Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Asparagus With Red Onion, Basil, and Almonds. To make this week's Dish you'll be needing Butter, Red Onion, Asparagus, Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth, Basil, Salt, Black Pepper, and Almonds. There's 60 calories " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on My Meals are on Wheels Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Asparagus With Red Onion, Basil, and Almonds by ohiocook This week's Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Asparagus With Red Onion, Basil, and Almonds. To make this week's Dish you'll be needing Butter, Red Onion, Asparagus, Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth, Basil, Salt, Black Pepper, and Almonds. There's 60 calories and 4 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I've left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/ Asparagus With Red Onion, Basil, and Almonds Paired with onion, fresh basil, and toasted almonds, asparagus rises to a whole new level in this quick and easy side! Low in calories, carb, and sodium, it's sure to become a new favorite. Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted* Directions Yield: 4 servings Serving size: 1/2 cup 1. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions. Cover; cook 5 minutes, or until wilted. Uncover; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and golden brown. 2. Place asparagus and broth in medium saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes. Uncover; stir in onions. Cook about 2 minutes, or until asparagus is crisp-tender and most liquid is evaporated. Stir in basil, salt, if desired, and pepper. Transfer to serving plate. Sprinkle with almonds. *Note: To toast almonds, place in nonstick skillet. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until nuts begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove immediately to plate to cool. Nutrition Information: Calories: 60 calories, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 25 mg, Fiber: 2 g https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/sides/asparagus-with-red-onion-basil-and-almonds/ Subscribe to Diabetes Self-Management Magazine Your one-stop resource for advice, news and strategies for living with diabetes. Inside every issue you'll find… * The latest medical and research news * In-depth articles related to both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes * Weight Self-Management: Everything to maintain a healthy diet * Diabetic Cooking: Recipes and meals for every occasion * Quizzes, Q&As, Resources, Products, and more! * Your one-stop resource for advice, news and strategies for living with diabetes. https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/subscribe/ ohiocook | April 3, 2022 at 6:02 am | Tags: Almonds, Asparagus, Asparagus With Red Onion Basil and Almonds, Basil, Black pepper, Butter, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, recipes, Red onion, Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth, Salt | Categories: diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | URL: https://wp.me/pPMIX-zsK Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Meals are on Wheels. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://beatcancer2010.wordpress.com/2022/04/03/diabetic-side-dish-of-the-week-asparagus-with-red-onion-basil-and-almonds/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com