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Garlic Balsamic Asparagus

5 from 6 votes
This simple asparagus is drizzled with olive oil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. It cooks up quickly and makes a perfect vegetable side for any meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced or pressed garlic

Instructions

  • If roasting in the oven, heat oven to 425℉. If grilling, prepare grill to medium heat.
  • Wash asparagus and then remove the bottom couple of inches of each stalk. Just snap off the woody ends. It may seem wasteful, but you won’t eat it, anyway–it’s too tough and is one of the big reasons why lot of people don’t like asparagus.
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, and garlic. Drizzle over asparagus and toss to coat.
  • If roasting, place in a single layer on a broiling pan. If grilling, reduce heat to low, lightly oil grill, and place asparagus perpendicular to the grate of the grill. Drizzle any remaining oil/vinegar mix over the asparagus (you could also save it for drizzling after they're done cooking). If using oven, roast for 10 minutes, turning once. If using grill, grill for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is bright green and still slightly crisp, turning very frequently. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store leftover asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2-3 days for best results.
  • Save any leftover oil/vinegar mixture to drizzle over the finished asparagus!
  • This Garlic Balsamic Asparagus is a versatile side dish. Serve it with grilled meats, like this Garlic Balsamic Flank Steak, alongside pasta dishes such as this Fettuccini Alfredo, or as a holiday side next to Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Baby Potatoes. You really can't go wrong!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25lb, Calories: 57kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 294mg, Potassium: 235mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 858IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Garlic Balsamic Asparagus
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Our Best Bites
Cost: $5
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