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Asparagus with Hazelnuts & Dried Cherries
This simple steamed asparagus is topped with an easy vinaigrette, hazelnuts and dried cherries. The perfect springtime side dish recipe!
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus tough ends removed
- 3 tablespoons chopped hazlenuts toasted in a dry skillet
- 3 tablespoons dried cherries
The dressing
- 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with one inch of water. Set a steamer basket over the water, making certain that the basket does not touch the water. Place asparagus in the basket, cover saucepan and bring the water to a simmer. Steam the asparagus until the tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Plunge the asparagus into a large bowl of very cold water. This will stop the asparagus from cooking and will help to retain the bright green color.
- Place the asparagus on a serving platter and top with hazelnuts, dried cherries and vinaigrette. Serve.
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The dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. While whisking constantly, slowly pour in hazelnut (or olive) oil.
Notes
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25of the recipe
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25of the recipe | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.