Side Dish: Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
A handy Spring recipe when asparagus is in season and inexpensive.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
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Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 oz lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 tsp thyme, chopped
3/4 tsp salt
0.12 tbsp black pepper, coarsely ground
2 lbs asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
Instructions
1. In a jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Store, covered, overnight in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
3. Blanch the asparagus in lightly-salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook.
4. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
5. Toss asparagus with enough lemon vinaigrette to lightly coat.
6. Arrange asparagus on serving platter or individual serving plates.
7. Note: need to allow time for the dressing to season so best prepare it the day before use.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 168 | ||
| Fat 13.79 | ||
| Carbohydrate 9.82 | ||
| Protein 5.09 | ||
