Asparagus With Mushrooms & Fresh Coriander

1 lb fresh asparagus
2 Tbs butter, (yea! right!)
2 Tbs margarine 1/
2 lb mushrooms, sliced (2 cups)
2 Tbs shallots
1/2 tsp salt 1 freshly ground black pepper 4 Tbs fresh coriander, chopped

Trim off tough part of asparagus stalk, about 2 to 3 inches from bottom. Use a vegetable peeler to scrap asgaragus to about 1 inch from top. Cut asparagus on diagonal into 1 inch pieces. Melt butter in a non stick frying pan. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat, tossing and shaking, until mushrooms are lightly browned. Add asparagus. Cook, stirring and tossing for about 1 minute. Add shallots, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with coriander. Cook for 30 seconds.


Servings: 6 Recipe Type Diabetic, * Vegetables, Side Dishes