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Balsamic Asparagus

March 17, 2014

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Balsamic AsparagusHappy St. Patrick’s Day! Here in the blogosphere I think I’ve officially been celebrating St. Patty’s Day for about a month now. And I’ve been having a blast! I feel like the luckiest gal alive sometimes because I get to celebrate EVERYTHING weeks ahead of time and be totally prepared for when the big day arrives.

The first item of business this morning was checking our leprechaun trap. We were certain we would catch one of those sneaky little green guys this year. No luck. Seriously? Our trap was quality-checked and built with the best cardboard available. It came directly from Amazon.com.

And what little green guy could resist glitter glue and Monsters, Inc. stickers? They were covering the entire box. And what about the inviting Lincoln Log ladder? OR the AMAZING rainbow with clouds. There was absolutely NO WAY he could have known that shamrock was covering the hole to a trap. I mean, come on. How, rude.

Balsamic Asparagus

I suppose we should feel “lucky” that he even stopped by. He did leave behind some chocolates, so I guess we’ll let the whole, “Why didn’t you fall down our hole” thing slide, but next year, there’s no escape.

Now back to reality. Today I’m not sharing a sweet treat, but rather something a bit more healthy, and obviously, green. I know, I know. Boo! Oh, stop it now.

With spring just around the corner, asparagus will soon be in abundance. If you love this stuff like I do, you’ll be in heaven. I don’t like overdone asparagus, I don’t like underdone asparagus. I don’t like woody asparagus, I don’t like stringy asparagus. I’m pretty picky about my asparagus, folks. I’m pretty picky about everything, actually, but I promise you won’t be disappointed with the recipe I’m about to share.

The first thing you’ll need to do is wash and trim your asparagus. Cut off the thick woody ends and then steam the spears for about 8-10 minutes. I do this step right in my steamer (which I absolutely LOVE). You can also do it in a steamer basket on the stove top. The asparagus should be bright green and still crunchy – definitely not ready to eat yet, but perfectly prepared for the next step. The broiling is what takes this asparagus to a whole new level and the balsamic absolutely puts it over the top!

Transfer the asparagus to a baking pan and follow the instructions below. Get your green on, people!

Balsamic Asparagus

Balsamic Asparagus

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Today I’m not sharing a sweet treat, but rather something a bit more healthy, and obviously, green.

  • Author: Sara

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. of steamed asparagus spears
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Garlic pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Turn your oven broiler on high.
  2. Place the steamed asparagus into a baking pan and drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the spears. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Broil on high for 5 minutes or until the spears show the slightest bit of browning.
  4. Remove from the oven and eat immediately.

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  1. Crystelle Boutique says

    March 18, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I love asparagus, and balsamic is one of my favorites, so this is a match made in heaven…. I will have to try these this weekend! Loading up on asparagus next time I am at the store….
    Have a very terrific week!! 🙂
    x Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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    • Sara says

      March 22, 2014 at 8:31 am

      I love asparagus, too, Crystelle. Wish my kids felt the same. Oh, well. More for me! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  2. Tia Davis says

    March 19, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Bet I can get my kids to try this…it looks delicious!

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    • Sara says

      March 22, 2014 at 8:31 am

      Let me know if you have any luck, Tia. My kiddos aren’t quite up for trying asparagus yet. If they only knew what they were missing!

      Reply
  3. Cathy McInnes says

    March 19, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    these look great! I love the use of balsamic vinegar! Pinned and found on wake up wednesdays!
    Cathy
    http://www.threekidsandafish.com

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    • Sara says

      March 22, 2014 at 8:32 am

      Thanks for coming over to visit, Cathy! Balsamic vinegar anything always sounds good to me, too!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca Brosemer says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Roasted asparagus is one of my favs! Love the addition of the balsamic vinegar! Pined and will be trying. Visiting from The Weekend re-Treat LInky.

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    • Sara says

      March 22, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Thanks for pinning, Rebecca – and for coming over to visit and say hello!

      Reply
  5. Sweet Silly Sara says

    March 24, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    Asparagas is one of my very favorite veggies. This recipe just made my mouth water and has made me determined to get a bunch..or two from the grocery store this week! Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up with us over at Tell it To Me Tuesday! We hope you hop on over to link up with us again soon!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 29, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Thanks so much for stopping over Sara!

      Reply
  6. Andi Gleeson says

    March 27, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Made this tonight, and it was delicious! I had to use white wine vinegar instead of balsamic because I couldn’t seem to find mine, but it still turned out great.

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    • Sara says

      March 29, 2014 at 8:51 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it, Andi. You’ll have to make it again with the balsamic and see which one you liked better!

      Reply

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