Asparagus with Hazelnuts & Dried Cherries
This simple steamed asparagus is topped with an easy vinaigrette, hazelnuts and dried cherries. The perfect springtime side dish recipe!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus tough ends removed
- 3 tablespoons chopped hazlenuts toasted in a dry skillet
- 3 tablespoons dried cherries
The dressing
- 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with one inch of water. Set a steamer basket over the water, making certain that the basket does not touch the water. Place asparagus in the basket, cover saucepan and bring the water to a simmer. Steam the asparagus until the tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Plunge the asparagus into a large bowl of very cold water. This will stop the asparagus from cooking and will help to retain the bright green color.
- Place the asparagus on a serving platter and top with hazelnuts, dried cherries and vinaigrette. Serve.
The dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. While whisking constantly, slowly pour in hazelnut (or olive) oil.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.25of the recipe | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g