Chilled Asparagus With Pecans
Recipe is from the nothing but the best cookbook. sounds simple but delicious! prep time does not include marinating time in refrigerator.
Steps
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.
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.
Remove asparagus from marinade , reserving marinade.
Place asparagus on a serving platter , and drizzle with reserved marinade.
Sprinkle asparagus with toasted pecans and pepper.
Ingredients
fresh asparagus, sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, pecans, fresh ground pepper