Thomas Jefferson's Marinated Asparagus
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Thomas Jefferson's Marinated Asparagus
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Historical recipe from the City Tavern Cookbook. Asparagus dressed the French way- olive oil, red wine vinegar, hard cooked egg, capers, herbs.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, stems peeled and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Pinch fresh thyme
- Pinch chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg, hard cooked and chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fine capers, drained
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Instructions
- Wash the asparagus and trim the tough ends of the stalks. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Place the asparagus in the water and cook until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
- Drain asparagus. Add enough cold water to cover the asparagus. Let stand about 5 minutes, until the asparagus is cool.
- Drain again and pat the asparagus dry with paper towels. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, thyme, parsley, egg, onion, and capers, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the asparagus on a serving platter. Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the asparagus. Let the asparagus marinate in the dressing for a few minutes (optional). Garnish with additional chopped egg and parsley, if desired. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- You will also need: large saucepan, medium mixing bowl
- Note: This recipe is kosher for Passover. If preparing for Passover and strictly kosher, make sure your red wine vinegar, oil, and capers have a Passover hechsher. If making gluten free, use GF-certified products.
- Note:
- This recipe is kosher for Passover. If preparing for Passover and strictly kosher, make sure your red wine vinegar, oil, and capers have a Passover hechsher. If making gluten free, use GF-certified products.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
675IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
5.3mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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