Easy Blanched Asparagus Recipe with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    4 as a side

  • Calories

    61 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Blanched Asparagus Recipe with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

This deliciously Easy Blanched Asparagus Recipe With Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette gives you a flavorful dish with minimal effort!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 bunches of asparagus
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and place them into the water once it's boiling
  3. Blanch for 2-3 minutes, until the asparagus has turned bright green.
  4. Quickly transfer the asparagus into a large bowl of ice water to halt cooking.
  5. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  6. While the asparagus cools, mix the red wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  7. Once mixed, slowly add in the olive oil.
  8. Drain the asparagus and drizzle with the dressing.
  9. Devour!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6.6g (2%) Protein 1.6g (3%) Fat 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g Sodium 192.2mg (8%) Potassium 206.8mg (6%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6.6g 2%
Protein 1.6g 3%
Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Sodium 192.2mg 8%
Potassium 206.8mg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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