Chilled Asparagus With Pecans

Submitted by DailyInspiration

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

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 907.18 g fresh asparagus
• 59.14 ml sugar (or sugar substitute if desired)
• 59.14 ml apple cider vinegar
• 59.14 ml soy sauce
• 29.58 ml vegetable oil
• 177.44 ml pecans, toasted and finely chopped
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Remove asparagus from marinade, reserving marinade. Place asparagus on a serving platter, and drizzle with reserved marinade. Sprinkle asparagus with toasted pecans and pepper.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

Wow!! This is a true taste delight of sweet, salty and nutty all painted on blanched asparagus pallet. I made as written being careful not to over blanch the asparagus. This is one of those recipes I will be pulling out every asparagus season. Thanks for the 10 star post.