Name: Asparagus with Warm Vinaigrette
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus spears; ¾ teaspoon cornstarch; Dash garlic powder; Dash ground ginger; 1/3 cup apricot nectar (1/2 of a 5 1/2-ounce can); 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Asparagus with Warm Vinaigrette

The lively combination of ginger and apricot nectar creates a noteworthy vinaigrette that tastes incredible on fresh asparagus.

active:

20 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus spears
¾ teaspoon cornstarch
Dash garlic powder
Dash ground ginger
1/3 cup apricot nectar (1/2 of a 5 1/2-ounce can)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Snap off and discard the woody bases of asparagus. If desired, use a vegetable peeler to scrape off scales. Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, for vinaigrette, in a small saucepan combine the cornstarch, garlic powder, and ginger. Stir in apricot nectar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in vinegar. Pour over cooked asparagus; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 pieces asparagus

Per Serving:

32 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 6.8g; dietary fiber 1.9g; sugars 4.5g; fat 0.1g; vitamin a iu 915.5IU; vitamin c 4.9mg; folate 44.4mcg; calcium 22.2mg; iron 1.9mg; magnesium 13mg; potassium 199.2mg; sodium 2.6mg.

Exchanges:

1 vegetable

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