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.
leaves
Atype of pepper.
6
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
Palmetto Cheese, a brand of pimento cheese I buy has 1 gram of carbohydrates per 2 tablespoon serving according to the nutrition label.
Pimento .
Asparagus is called "അസ്പരഗസ്" in Malayalam.
Homemade pimento cheese will remain fresh for up to 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator.