Lemon Marinated Asparagus Recipe

Name: Lemon Marinated Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 14 oz. can artichoke heart quarters, drained; 1 4 oz. jar diced pimiento, drained; 2 lb. fresh asparagus; lemon rind strips, optional garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 14 oz. can artichoke heart quarters, drained
1 4 oz. jar diced pimiento, drained
2 lb. fresh asparagus
lemon rind strips, optional garnish

1
Whisk together lemon juice and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add artichoke quarters and diced pimiento, and gently toss. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
2
Snap off tough ends of asparagus; cook in boiling salted water to cover 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
3
Drain asparagus and plunge into ice water to stop cooking process.
4
Place cooked asparagus in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and store overnight in refrigerator, if desired.
5
Add asparagus to artichoke mixture, and gently toss.
6
Cover and chill 2 hours.
7
Garnish, if desired.

220

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon Marinated Asparagus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Marinated Asparagus

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