Low Histamine Asparagus with Garlic and Ginger Sauce
This easy low histamine asparagus comes to life with the sauce made from ingredients including garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and apple juice. Top with macadamia nuts for added flavor and texture. It’s a tasty side dish for your next dinner or potluck.
Equipment
- Large Stock Pot with Lid
- Small Pot with Lid
- Steamer Basket
- Sharp Knife
- High Speed Blender (if you want to use fresh apples instead of store-bought apple juice) OR
- Juicer
Ingredients
- ½ cup Organic Apple Juice (OR about 1 ½ fresh apples)
- 1 teaspoon Organic Fresh Ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Redmond Real Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Cardamom ground (about 2 pods)
- 1 pound Fresh Asparagus
- 2 Tablespoons Macadamia Nuts chopped
Instructions
- Add water to a pot and place steamer basket inside. Cover with a lid. Make sure water doesn’t seep through the basket. Bring water to a boil over high heat.
- While the water is coming to a boil, start making the sauce. If making your own juice, start by juicing your apples using either a juicer or the cheat method (using a blender or food processor and filtered water) you read about in the section above.
- Whisk together apple juice, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, salt, and ground cardamom in a small bowl. Transfer to a small pot over low heat.
- When your water has come to a boil, add the asparagus to the steamer basket. Steam the asparagus until just tender. About 3 minutes.
- While asparagus is steaming, chop the mac nuts and set aside.
- Asparagus will be done when it is tender but still bright green. Transfer to a serving dish with sides (so the sauce doesn’t spill over*).
- Pour the warmed sauce over asparagus and toss. Top with chopped macadamia nuts and serve right away. Enjoy!
Notes
*If you don’t have a serving dish with sides, you can use any dish to toss the asparagus in the sauce and then transfer to any serving platter.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Low Histamine Asparagus with Garlic and Ginger Sauce
Serving Size
160 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
12.37
g
19
%
Saturated Fat
1.88
g
12
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.14
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.88
g
Sodium
149
mg
6
%
Potassium
292
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
9.26
g
3
%
Fiber
3.1
g
13
%
Sugar
5.45
g
6
%
Protein
3.15
g
6
%
Vitamin A
858
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
18.6
mg
23
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
2.75
mg
15
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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