Balsamic Asparagus and Artichokes

Name: Balsamic Asparagus and Artichokes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 bunches asparagus; 1 lb frozen peppers and onions (Bird's Eye brand pepper stir fry); 1 (15 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts; fat-free balsamic vinegar

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Recipe by londongavchick

This is a very simple vegetable side dish. It also looks very elegant if the asparagus lies neatly across the other veggies.

READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 8-12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

bunches asparagus
1

lb frozen peppers and onions (Bird's Eye brand pepper stir fry)
1

(15 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts
fat-free balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Steam asparagus in batches vegetable steamer for 5-10 minutes each batch; time depending on the thickness of your asparagus stems.
Meanwhile, stir fry frozen peppers in nonstick pan until warm and soft. Spoon out any extra liquid.
Drain and rinse artichoke hearts. Chop coarsely and toss with peppers in medium bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette to taste.
Put mixture in refrigerator until cool.
Cool asparagus and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, put pepper mixture on plate and neatly place asparagus on top. Drizzle with more balsamic vinaigrette.

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