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Balsamic Asparagus Recipe

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Balsamic Asparagus Recipe
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!

Balsamic Asparagus Recipe

This Balsamic Asparagus is a delicious side dish with amazing flavor!
Serving4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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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

Equipment

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add asparagus, and boil uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until tender. 
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, butter, garlic, salt and pepper.
  4. 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
Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish
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Published: March 21, 2013Updated: May 8, 2024

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  1. Rach Rami says:
    This sounds delicious!! I'll try it right away, thanks for the idea!
  2. Tamara says:
    I have an asparagus bunch at the house I was planning on doing something with tonight. Perfect timing!!
  3. Eric Pepple says:
    I absolutely love asparagus and balsamic such a perfect combination. Thanks for sharing :)

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow
  4. Tara @ Suburble says:
    Very cool! I actually hadn't ever considered balsamic on asparagus. I'm looking forward to trying this!


    Tara
    www.suburble.com
  5. Sinea says:
    Mmmm....sounds really good.
    Many blessings,
    Sinea Ducks ?n a Row
  6. Unknown says:
    Asparagus is the best ever. Looks delicious!!
  7. Unknown says:
    what the heck? I'm unknown again. haha, it's carrian
  8. Six Sisters says:
    Ha Ha! Not sure why you are unknown! Thanks Carrian!
  9. Garden Chef says:
    I love asparagus, so this is a "must-try" once I get a bunch of asparagus! Just pinned this! Thanks.
  10. Garden Chef says:
    Btw, hopping in from Someday Crafts link party.
  11. 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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  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Unknown says:
    Did you use fresh or dried minced garlic?
  16. Six Sisters says:
    We used fresh, but either would work!
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