Spicy Honey Balsamic Asparagus

Asparagus.

I can usually take it or leave it.

One of those things that you just “like alright” but don’t really go nutzo for, ya know?

But this recipe that I threw together for Christmas Eve Wigilia may have changed my mind a bit.

The perfect balance of sweet and spicy complimented fresh, crisp asparagus really quite wonderfully.  Fair to say I’d make this again in a heartbeat.

It was just too easy.  And the flavors on point.  Asparagus for the win?

Start by rinsing the asparagus then just breaking them wherever the stems snap.  This is a little trick to ensure that you won’t be eating the tougher ends of the veg. Works like a charm every time.

Into a pan they go, over medium heat, with 1 tblsp olive oil.  Sauteed  until they start to get slightly tender, about 5 minutes or so.

Then add honey, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.  Cover the pan and let continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the asparagus are as done as you like them.

Fanatic Fam likes theirs tender with a hint of crispness.  Nothing’s worse than a tough overcooked asaparagus stem in my opinion…

Kidding. 

But definitely not preferred

An easy side dish to dress up an otherwise simple green vegetable.  Try it, I think you’ll like it!

P.S. So glad  ya’ll enjoyed the 5-Step Pumpkin French Toast Bake the other day! A few friends told me they were going to give it a try so definitely let me know if you do too and what ya think?!

Happy Thursday ya’ll.

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