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asparagus bundle with words easy recipe for asparagus with balsamic vinegar

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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Course: Appetizer, side, Side Dish
Cuisine: Farm to table, Italian, Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian
Keyword: asparagus, balsamic vinegar
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Lisa Garcia, FoodCoachForMe.com

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

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Serving: 5spears | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 2g