Balsamic Asparagus Recipe (2024)

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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.
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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!
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
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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
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:

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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
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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