Ingredients
Rinse asparagus and snap off tough ends. In a large skillet, bring to a boil and add asparagus. Cover and steam asparagus until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with lime juice; garnish with pimento and pine nuts. Serve warm or chilled. Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE CAL: 37; CHO: 0g; CAR: 7g; PRO: 3g; SOD: 6g; FAT: 2g;
Pimento is a pepper plant, not a tree.
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Atype of pepper.
leaves
You can use either pimentos or pimento as the plural.
The ingredients that are in pimento cheese are cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, salt and pepper, blended to a smooth pate. pimento cheese can be served as a spread on crackers.
The botanical name for asparagus is Asparagus officinalis.
The scientific name of asparagus is Asparagus officinalis
Pimento .
Palmetto Cheese, a brand of pimento cheese I buy has 1 gram of carbohydrates per 2 tablespoon serving according to the nutrition label.
Asparagus is called "അസ്പരഗസ്" in Malayalam.
Homemade pimento cheese will remain fresh for up to 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator.