Sweet and Sour Asparagus

Sweet and Sour Asparagus
Sweet and Sour Asparagus might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 80 calories. If you have distilled vinegar, celery seed, cinnamon sticks, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add the asparagus, and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 1 minute.
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Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus spears are cold, place them on paper towels to dry.
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Bring vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, celery seed, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes.
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Spread the asparagus spears in a large dish or baking pan.
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Pour the vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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Drain and serve cold or at room temperature.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In8 hrs, 15 m.
Servings8
Health Score22
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