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White Asparagus in White Sauce
Photo: Stephanie Studer

White Asparagus in White Sauce

10 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

987
Calories
51g
Protein
36g
Fat
113g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pork 100g cooked 242
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (14.5 ounces) cans white asparagus, drained reserving liquid
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup asparagus water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
  • 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Directions

1

Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid.

2

Heat margarine in a saucepan.

3

Add flour; blend.

4

Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk.

5

Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles.

6

Add cooked ham and seasonings.

7

Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do not boil.

8

Serve in preheated serving dish.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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