CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PECANS

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Recipe is from the Nothing But the Best cookbook. Sounds simple but delicious! Prep time does not include marinating time in refrigerator.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs fresh asparagus
1/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute if desired)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler, if desired. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place asparagus in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag.
  • Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients; pour over asparagus. Seal bag securely, and gently turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning once.
  • Remove asparagus from marinade, reserving marinade. Place asparagus on a serving platter, and drizzle with reserved marinade. Sprinkle asparagus with toasted pecans and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 673.9, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 11.9, Protein 5.8

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