Asparagus and Water Chestnuts Recipe
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Asparagus and Water Chestnuts

By: CATJENKINS 
"Fast mix of frozen asparagus tips with water chestnuts and sweet red onions, sauteed in a light mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Simple, yet beautiful and so delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
17 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter (optional)
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute for a few minutes to release the flavor into the oil. Add the water chestnuts, asparagus, and vinegar; cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked but still crunchy.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 70 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2005 by CMULLARK   view full review
It's a good way to do asparagus differently (I usually just steam it). I think it's highly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by Deb   view full review
Instead of asparagus, I used this recipe with fresh green beans. They were wonderful!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2005 by MARCITESSMER   view full review
This was pretty good. But don't use canned asparagus, turns out mushy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Dilnavaz   view full review
I used fresh asparagus. Very easy, healthy dish to make. I added a lot more onion and garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2005 by ZK SARAH   view full review
This was pretty good. I've never had asparagus before, but my husband requested some, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by TAWNEY112 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good and easy. I used fresh asparagus - I don't think I'll even try it with frozen.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2010 by BRENDA   view full review
Made this tonight using fresh asparagus. I cooked it twice as long and forgot to put in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by Kim   view full review
We loved this recipe. No changes were made to the recipe whatsoever and there were no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by MELCAVELL   view full review
This recipe was a huge hit at our Easter dinner. I used fresh asparagus. It got rave reviews...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
I needed salt.

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