Fresh Asparagus with Pecans

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + marinating

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Apr. 14, 2022

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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Fresh Asparagus with Pecans

Yield:4 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:5 min

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
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle asparagus with pecans.
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