Name: Balsamic Asparagus Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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

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!

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

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Ingredients

Equipment

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

Cuisine: American

Course: Side Dish

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Questions & Reviews

Rach Rami says:

This sounds delicious!! I'll try it right away, thanks for the idea!

Tamara says:

I have an asparagus bunch at the house I was planning on doing something with tonight. Perfect timing!!

Eric Pepple says:

I absolutely love asparagus and balsamic such a perfect combination. Thanks for sharing :)

Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow

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

Sinea says:

Mmmm....sounds really good.
Many blessings,
Sinea Ducks ?n a Row

Unknown says:

Asparagus is the best ever. Looks delicious!!

Unknown says:

what the heck? I'm unknown again. haha, it's carrian

Six Sisters says:

Ha Ha! Not sure why you are unknown! Thanks Carrian!

Garden Chef says:

I love asparagus, so this is a "must-try" once I get a bunch of asparagus! Just pinned this! Thanks.

Garden Chef says:

Btw, hopping in from Someday Crafts link party.

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?
http://www.nap-timecreations.com

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

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

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.

Unknown says:

Did you use fresh or dried minced garlic?

Six Sisters says:

We used fresh, but either would work!

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Rach Rami says:

This sounds delicious!! I'll try it right away, thanks for the idea!
Tamara says:

I have an asparagus bunch at the house I was planning on doing something with tonight. Perfect timing!!
Eric Pepple says:

I absolutely love asparagus and balsamic such a perfect combination. Thanks for sharing :)

Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
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
Sinea says:

Mmmm....sounds really good.
Many blessings,
Sinea Ducks ?n a Row
Unknown says:

Asparagus is the best ever. Looks delicious!!
Unknown says:

what the heck? I'm unknown again. haha, it's carrian
Six Sisters says:

Ha Ha! Not sure why you are unknown! Thanks Carrian!
Garden Chef says:

I love asparagus, so this is a "must-try" once I get a bunch of asparagus! Just pinned this! Thanks.
Garden Chef says:

Btw, hopping in from Someday Crafts link party.
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?
http://www.nap-timecreations.com
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
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
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.
Unknown says:

Did you use fresh or dried minced garlic?
Six Sisters says:

We used fresh, but either would work!