Asparagus with Apple Vinaigrette
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¾ | cup |
apples
peeled, cored, quartered |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
water
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
honey
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| ½ | cup |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
dijon mustard
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
brandy
|
*
|
| ½ | cup |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
|
*
|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
asparagus
cook tender crisp |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | ml |
apples
peeled, cored, quartered |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
water
|
|
| 15 | ml |
honey
|
|
| 59 | ml |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 118 | ml |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 5 | ml |
dijon mustard
|
|
| 15 | ml |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 7.5 | ml |
brandy
|
*
|
| 118 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
|
*
|
| 680.4 | g |
asparagus
cook tender crisp |
|
Directions
In a saucepan, over medium heat, simmer the apples and honey in water until tender.
Cool in the pan and remove the apples.
Place the apples in a food processor or blender and puree.
Add vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon juice and brandy to the apple purée and blend for one minute.
With machine running, add the vegetable oil, blending until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook or steam asparagus until tender. Arrange on individual serving plates and cover with several spoons of vinaigrette.
