Lemon-Marinated Asparagus

Lemon-Marinated Asparagus
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Lemon-Marinated Asparagus a try. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 95 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 12. A mixture of artichoke heart quarters, lemon juice, garlic clove, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Whisk together lemon juice and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add artichoke quarters and diced pimiento, and gently toss. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
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Snap off tough ends of asparagus; cook in boiling salted water to cover 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
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Drain asparagus, and plunge into ice water to stop cooking process.
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Place cooked asparagus in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and store overnight in refrigerator, if desired.
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Add asparagus to artichoke mixture, and gently toss. Cover and chill 2 hours.
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Garnish, if desired.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score23
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