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    Home » Gluten Free

    Steamed Asparagus with Red Onions, Almonds, and Raisins

    Apr 30, 2012 · Modified: Jul 26, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Steamed Asparagus with Red Onions, Almonds, and Raisins - Andrea Meyers

    Last spring we planted an asparagus bed, and it has really taken off. At first we only saw small tips peeping up from the soil, then they shot up to tall spears almost overnight. Now the wispy fern sways in the breeze on long thin stems and will stay around for the summer. Asparagus needs two years growing time before harvesting, so we are still a year away from gathering those tender spears from the garden, something I think about every time I inspect the asparagus bed. Gardening definitely teaches me patience. In the meantime, we have to buy asparagus to satisfy our cravings.

    I adapted this asparagus recipe from Cooking Light, and it was a hit with my family. The red onions and almonds are sautéed for just a few minutes in olive oil, then the orange juice and honey go in with the raisins, which plump as they absorb the liquid. The flavor payoff is big for just a small amount of work, and it’s easy enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for guests. I changed up the original recipe and used slivered almonds instead of pine nuts, added a little extra orange juice, and used orange blossom honey.

    Now I have to wait a year before I can make this with our homegrown asparagus, but it will be worth the wait.

    Steamed Asparagus with Red Onions, Almonds, and Raisins - Andrea Meyers
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    Steamed Asparagus with Red Onions, Almonds, and Raisins

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Vegetable
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: almonds, asparagus, raisins, red onions
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 125kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • large pan or pot
    • steamer basket
    • 8-inch skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • ⅓ cup sliced red onion
    • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
    • 3 tablespoons orange juice
    • 3 tablespoons raisins
    • 2 teaspoons orange blossom honey
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
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    Preparation

    • Pour about 1 inch of water into the large pan or pot, insert the steamer basket, and bring to a boil. Steam the asparagus until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
    • In the skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and almonds until warm and glistening, about 4 minutes. Add the orange juice, raisins, honey, salt, and pepper. Cook until the raisins plump and soften, about 2 minutes. Spoon over the asparagus and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg
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    [Disclosure: I am a member of the Cooking Light Bloggers' Connection.]

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    1. Soma says

      April 30, 2012 at 9:09 pm

      Growing Asparagus at home! I do need to do that. This year we are trying so hard to keep the bunnies away and they still manage to sneak in through the fence. Ate my corn 5 times and they are resilient enough to sprout back again and again, but not so the other plants. I love every ingredient in this recipe.

      Thanks for the link back. really appreciate.

    2. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

      May 01, 2012 at 8:30 am

      I'm so envious of your asparagus patch! I've always wanted to plant one, but realized it was more work than I had time for, and the season here in New England is quite short.

    3. the wicked noodle says

      May 02, 2012 at 9:36 am

      I saw those asparagus stalks first-hand! And they were so lovely, A. I just love your gorgeous backyard and all the love you put into it. I've never had asparagus with raisins before but I'm willing to give it a try!

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