Fresh Asparagus with Pecans

Name: Fresh Asparagus with Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinating

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it's healthy, too! —Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

In a large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and oil. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle asparagus with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 77 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it's healthy, too! —Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia

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