Fresh Asparagus with Pecans

Name: Fresh Asparagus with Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating YIELD: 4 servings.

This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it's healthy, too! —Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

1. In a large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
2. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and oil. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle asparagus with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 77 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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