Easy Marinated Asparagus

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Great as a christmas table addition or when you have an ample supply of asparagus. Make ahead and allow to chill in the refrigerator. Prep time does not include chill time.

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Steps

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Snap off tough ends of asparagus , and cook asparagus in boiling water covered for 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

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Drain.

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Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process.

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Drain.

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Arrange asparagus in a 13 x 9inch baking dish.

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Whisk together olive oil , sugar , balsamic vinegar , garlic , and red pepper flakes until well blended.

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Pour over asparagus.

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Cover and chill 8 hours.

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Drain before serving.

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Ingredients

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fresh asparagus, olive oil, sugar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, red pepper flakes