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