Walnut Orange Asparagus
Elevate your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Walnut Orange Asparagus, a citrus-kissed side dish that pairs perfectly with almost any meal. This recipe combines tender-crisp asparagus with a luscious orange glaze made from fresh juice and zest, balanced by the natural sweetness of honey and a hint of garlic. Toasted walnuts add a rich, nutty crunch, making every bite irresistible. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy side dish is as impressive as it is easy to prepare. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or looking to brighten up weeknight meals, Walnut Orange Asparagus brings a burst of color, flavor, and texture to your plate. Keywords: asparagus side dish, orange-glazed asparagus, healthy vegetable recipes, quick and easy asparagus recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 1 whole orange
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and wash thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are aromatic and lightly browned. Remove the walnuts from the skillet and set aside.
Zest the orange and set the zest aside. Then, cut the orange in half and juice it into a small bowl, discarding seeds.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the asparagus to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and bright green.
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, honey, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to slightly thicken and coat the asparagus.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the asparagus.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm as a vibrant side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 359 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
