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Curried Asparagus Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Servings: 2
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh asparagus |
| 1 | Red onion |
| 1/4 | Sour cream |
| 1/4 | Curry powder |
| 2 | Salted peanuts |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 177.5
- Fat Content: 13.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 12.7mg
- Sodium Content: 131.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11.6g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 3.9g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
Instructions:
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Heat 1 inch of salted water in a medium pot and bring it to a boil.
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While the water is heating, prepare the asparagus and onion. Trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears and thinly slice the red onion.
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Once the water is boiling, add the prepared asparagus and sliced red onion to the pot.
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Allow the vegetables to heat to boiling, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Let them simmer uncovered for about 3 minutes.
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After 3 minutes, cover the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 4 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
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Once the vegetables are cooked to your liking, drain them and set them aside.
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In the same saucepan used to cook the vegetables, heat the sour cream and curry powder over low heat, stirring constantly, until warm and well combined.
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Once the sour cream and curry powder are heated through and blended, gently fold the mixture into the cooked asparagus and onion until evenly coated.
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Transfer the curried asparagus to a serving dish and sprinkle with salted peanuts for added crunch and flavor.
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Serve the Curried Asparagus immediately as a delicious side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Enjoy the unique combination of flavors and textures in this quick and easy recipe! 🌿🥜
