Asparagus Fondue
by Tarla Dalal
04 Feb 2015
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This rich, thick, creamy fondue made with asparagus and a generous portion of cheese, goes well with potato wedges and pita chips.
Asparagus Fondue recipe - How to make Asparagus Fondue
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
5 asparagus spears
1 tsp butter
2 tbsp milk
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
1 tsp cornflour dissolved 1 teaspoon water
2 tbsp fresh cream
salt and pepper to taste
For serving
Potato Wedges
Pita Chips
Method
- Main Procedure
- Cut the asparagus spears (tips) and keep aside.
- Boil 1 cup of water add the asparagus and cook till it softens.
- Remove from flame, cool and puree. Strain the purée through a sieve to get a smooth paste
- Heat the butter in a pan add the asparagus spears (tips), and sauté till they are cooked.
- Add the milk, cheese, cornflour mixer stir till the cheese melts and till the mixture thickens.
- Mix the asparagus puree, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- Switch off the flame stir in cream and serve hot in a fondue pot with potato wedges and pita chips.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy | 309 cal |
Protein | 12.7 g |
Carbohydrates | 9.9 g |
Fiber | 1.1 g |
Fat | 24 g |
Cholesterol | 52.3 mg |
Vitamin A | 444.4 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg |
Vitamin C | 2.2 mg |
Folic Acid | 30.1 mcg |
Calcium | 414.2 mg |
Iron | 1.9 mg |
Magnesium | 15.4 mg |
Phosphorus | 274.3 mg |
Sodium | 539.7 mg |
Potassium | 132.5 mg |
Zinc | 0.3 mg |
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