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Divine Asparagus

SUBMITTED BY: Talking Head PHOTO BY: Jessica

"A divine side dish for almost any main dish. Asparagus sauteed in garlic butter, then finished off with a red wine and raisin sauce. Quick and easy (Isn't this what we're are all looking for?)!"
PREP TIME  3 Min
COOK TIME  7 Min
READY IN  10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup red wine

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic in the butter until fragrant. Add the asparagus, cover, and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the wine, and add the raisins. Cook uncovered until wine has evaporated and asparagus is tender, about 4 minutes. Serve hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by ledzeplisa
This recipe was easy to make, and it tasted good. The combination of garlic and raisins was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by JDVMD
I was looking for a quick asparagus dish that was different from the typical ones that I make.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by GOURMET2DAY
The sauce is gourmet. The mixture of wine and raisins is fantastic. My guests requested I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by Urgakarma
I used extra garlic and also a bit of salt. Had no raisins on hand but was pleased with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by CARLYNSMOMMY
We thought this was pretty bland! We doctored it up with butter, and salt. Probably won't make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2005 by VIBRADOT
at first I thought about not adding the raisins but wonderfully suprised to find it all tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by Judy Fine
It was good, but I didn't like the soy sauce/balsamic vinegar flavor combination as much I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by jeneanp
I love asparagus, so I don't think that I could have disliked this recipe. It just wasn't as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Sheila
Easy, quick, and very different taste. Raisins are the surprising highlight. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by sherranil
Made this recipe for Easter dinner. So easy & quick, I will use all year long! I didn't have... MORE


 
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Talking Head
Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Nasik, Maharashtra, India
Living In: Sterling, Virginia, USA
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