Gingered Asparagus

Contributed By: DCC
Shirley Wu

A great make ahead dish that your friends and family will love.

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

3/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp Maple syrup
1 lb Fresh asparagus
1 clove Garlic, finely minced
3 to 4 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Soy sauce
1/2 tsp Salt

Preparation

Combine vinegar, ginger, and maple syrup and bring to a boil. Cook uncovered over medium heat 10-15 minutes and set aside. Cut off 1/2" of each lower stalk of asparagus. Bring water to a boil, cook asparagus until tender. Remove from heat and rinse with cold water. Combine garlic, oil, salt and soy sauce with vinegar mixture. Arrange asparagus on a plate. Cover with marinade and refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 113 ; Total Fat: 7g ; Saturated Fat: 1g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g ; Carbohydrates: 12g ; Protein: 2g ; Vitamin A: 572 IU ; Sodium: 230mg ; Iron: 1.7mg ; Fiber: 1.6g

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