Stovetop Asparagus With Balsamic Vinegar
Healthy Balsamic Asparagus is a quick pan seared vegetable that has a sweet balsamic glaze. Eat it as a side, serve with pasta or on a salad!
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $4
Equipment
- 1 tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3
- 2 tablespoons quality balsamic vinegar
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and snap off the ends of the asparagus. The bottom of the asparagus can be tough and chewy.
- Add the olive oil to a sauté pan and turn on medium heat. Add the asparagus and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Sauté for about 5-10 minutes. The time varies depending on how thick the asparagus is.
- As soon as it is almost done add the balsamic vinegar and move the asparagus around to get coated in the vinegar. Allow the vinegar to thicken and sweeten for 1-2 minutes.
Notes
Tips:
- Asparagus can be found in many thicknesses. This will vary your cook time.
- The asparagus will cook more evenly if they all are in one layer touching the pan. Depending on the size of your pan you may need to cook them in batches.
- Hold the bottom and middle of the asparagus stalk and bend until it snaps. That is where the tender part begins. You can compost the bottoms.
- Storage: You can store the cooked asparagus in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: You can reheat it in the microwave. However, the longer it reheats, the softer it gets.