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Ingredients
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3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), divided
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½ cup thinly sliced sweet onion
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped English walnuts
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1 pound asparagus spears, woody bases removed
Directions
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Melt 1/2 of the ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; spread out into a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat if it's browning too quickly; do not allow to burn. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar.
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Transfer onion-garlic mixture to a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet and melt the remaining ghee over medium-low heat. Add walnut pieces and stir until crisp and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
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Add asparagus to the same skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until bright green, tender, but still crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Plate asparagus, add onion mixture, and garnish with walnuts.
Cook's Note:
Substitute unsalted butter for the ghee if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
142 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 142 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
Sodium 43mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 3g | 7% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 38mg | 3% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 282mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.