Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes Recipe

Elevate your dinner table with this elegant and simple balsamic asparagus and artichoke side dish. Perfectly tender asparagus spears are artfully arranged atop a vibrant mix of sautéed peppers and marinated artichoke hearts, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress your guests!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 53 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes

  • 1 pound asparagus spears
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts
  • 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette, plus additional for serving
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

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How to Make Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes

  1. Steam asparagus spears (1 pound) in batches in a vegetable steamer for 5-7 minutes per batch, until tender-crisp. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the asparagus stems.
  2. While asparagus steams, sauté 1 cup of sliced bell peppers (any color) in a nonstick pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until warm and softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Remove peppers from pan and spoon out any excess liquid.
  4. Drain and rinse 1 (14-ounce) can of artichoke hearts.
  5. Coarsely chop the artichoke hearts and toss them with the sautéed peppers in a medium bowl.
  6. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette over the pepper and artichoke mixture. Toss to combine.
  7. Refrigerate the pepper and artichoke mixture until completely cool.
  8. Once the asparagus is cooked, cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  9. To serve, arrange the pepper and artichoke mixture on a plate. Neatly place the asparagus spears on top.
  10. Drizzle with additional balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes?

Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes?

Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes has approximately 53 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes?

The key ingredients for Balsamic Asparagus And Artichokes are Asparagus, Frozen Peppers And Onions, Water Packed Artichoke Hearts, Fat Free Balsamic Vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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