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When I make a meal, I tend to concentrate on the main dish so much, that I forget about making any side dishes! My family has eaten more than their fair share of the veggies in the bags you just toss in the microwave. This was a delicious side dish with amazing flavor!
Serves: 4
Balsamic Asparagus Recipe
This Balsamic Asparagus is a delicious side dish with amazing flavor!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon butter melted
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
In a large pan, bring water to a boil.
Add asparagus, and boil uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, butter, garlic, salt and pepper.
Drain asparagus and drizzle with balsamic mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 56 kcal · Carbohydrates: 6 g · Protein: 3 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 180 mg · Potassium: 242 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 945 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 35 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Equipment
large pan
small bowl
Whisk
Recipe Details
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Rach Rami says:
This sounds delicious!! I'll try it right away, thanks for the idea!
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Tamara says:
I have an asparagus bunch at the house I was planning on doing something with tonight. Perfect timing!!
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Eric Pepple says:
I absolutely love asparagus and balsamic such a perfect combination. Thanks for sharing :)
Happy Blogging!
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Tara @ Suburble says:
Very cool! I actually hadn't ever considered balsamic on asparagus. I'm looking forward to trying this!
Tara
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Sinea says:
Mmmm....sounds really good.
Many blessings,
Sinea Ducks ?n a Row
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Unknown says:
Asparagus is the best ever. Looks delicious!!
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Unknown says:
what the heck? I'm unknown again. haha, it's carrian
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Six Sisters says:
Ha Ha! Not sure why you are unknown! Thanks Carrian!
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Garden Chef says:
I love asparagus, so this is a "must-try" once I get a bunch of asparagus! Just pinned this! Thanks.
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Garden Chef says:
Btw, hopping in from Someday Crafts link party.
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Emily Thompson says:
yum! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays! love it! Really appreciate you stopping by my blog! I?m trying to keep in better touch with my linkers/readers? If you already follow me, please let me know I will find your blog on Bloglovin (I?m transferring my follows there)if you don?t follow in any way, would you consider following via GFC or other method?
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The Contessa says:
Oh yay! It is almost asparagus season. I enjoy any new way to serve this up. Thanks for bringing to the party this week! Linda
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Karren Haller says:
Asparagus is wonderful in the spring and this looked so good I have this recipe featured on my blog in Tasty Recipes Featured
I admire all you sisters great blogging talent!!Hope you can stop by and take a look. Post any other recipe in our linky as well. Have a great week, Karren
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Christa says:
Awesome recipe! We featured it today with a "2 pins up!" review on The Daily Pin - http://www.thedailypin.net/2013/04/balsamic-vinaigrette-asparagus.html.
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Unknown says:
Did you use fresh or dried minced garlic?
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Six Sisters says:
We used fresh, but either would work!
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