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Asparagus With Balsamic Vinaigrette
5 from 105 votes

Asparagus With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Asparagus With Balsamic Vinaigrette features sautéed asparagus topped with a sauce of diced tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The result is a tender vegetable dish with a tangy, herbaceous finish. An optional pork chop accompaniment includes a quick pan sauce made with cream of sherry and butter.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Vegetarian

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
  • black pepper
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl toss the diced tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and pepper.
  3. Serve the asparagus with the tomato balsamic sauce over them and sprinkle the basil leaves over it. 
Optional To Serve Alongside
  1. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% 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.