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asparagus bundle with words easy recipe for asparagus with balsamic vinegar
Lisa Garcia, FoodCoachForMe.com

Balsamic Asparagus

Here's a quick and easy way to enhance the flavor of asparagus with a few simple ingredients. It works as a warm side dish or chilled.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, side, Side Dish
Cuisine: Farm to table, Italian, Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian
Calories: 53
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 20 spears of asparagus, cut into 2" pieces with tips set aside
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method
 

  1. Place oil and garlic in cold frying pan. Turn heat to medium until garlic just starts to sizzle.
  2. Add all the asparagus except for tips. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until it just starts to soften.
  3. Add asparagus tips. Cook 2 minutes.
  4. Pour vinegar over the asparagus and toss. Remove from heat.
  5. Serve warm or chill for a cold dish