Asparagus With Balsamic Vinaigrette
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
5 mins
-
Total Time
10 mins
-
Servings
4 people
-
Calories
83 kcal
-
Course
Side Dish
-
Cuisine
French, Vegetarian
Asparagus With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Description
In this preparation, fresh asparagus is quickly sautéed until it becomes slightly tender but retains some bite. A fresh tomato balsamic vinaigrette, combining diced seeded tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper, is spooned over the asparagus and finished with scattered fresh basil leaves for brightness. The use of balsamic vinegar provides a balanced acidity that complements the vegetable's natural flavors.
The optional pork chop component involves lightly seasoning and searing boneless pork chops, then adding cream of sherry and butter to the pan to create a pan sauce that is reduced and spooned over the meat. This adds richness and pairs well when serving alongside the asparagus.
The dish can serve as a vegetable side or a light main-course accompaniment depending on the inclusion of the pork chops, offering a combination of fresh, savory, and slightly sweet notes.
Ingredients
- ½ pound asparagus
- 1 tomato diced and seeds removed, large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1 tablespoon basil fresh, small leaves
Optional To Serve Alongside
- 12 pork chops 1/2" inch thick boneless
- ¼ cup cream of sherry
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over high heat. Add a small drop of oil to the skillet and sauté the asparagus until slightly tender, 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl toss the diced tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and pepper.
- Serve the asparagus with the tomato balsamic sauce over them and sprinkle the basil leaves over it.
Optional To Serve Alongside
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet add a shadow of olive oil and butter. When hot but not smoking, add the pork chops and sear quickly. Lower the heat, add the cream of sherry. Scrape the skillet and raise the heat to medium-high. Remove the chops when cooked thru and continue reducing the sauce. Spoon over the chops
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
