Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds fresh asparagus -- washed well
cut into 1" pieces
1 red pepper -- seeded and cut
n 1" pcs.
1 red onion -- chopped
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 teaspoon parsley
Preparation:
Steam the asparagus pieces for 2 minutes. Plunge into cold water to stop cooking. Drain.
Put asparagus, red pepper and onion into a plastic bowl (with cover). Blend vinegar, water, sugar (honey) and parsley in a separate bowl and then pour over vegetables. Adjust seasonings if desired (may want to add more sweetness). Stir, cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Stir every so often.
Serve cold as a side salad.
Nutritional Information:
80 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (5% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 8mg Sodium
