Tangy-Sweet Marinated Asparagus
Tangy-Sweet Marinated Asparagus balances bright acidity with a gentle sweetness, soaking into crisp-tender spears for a refreshing bite. Warm notes of cinnamon and cloves add a subtle spiced aroma, while celery seed lends a savory whisper. Serve as a cool side at spring dinners, a picnic accompaniment, or a zesty addition to salad plates and charcuterie.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tangy-Sweet Marinated Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 2
Add the asparagus and cook, uncovered, until slightly tender, about 1 minute.
- 3
Drain in a colander, then immediately submerge in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking.
- 4
Once the asparagus spears are cold, set them on paper towels to dry.
- 5
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, celery seed, and salt to a boil.
- 6
Boil for 5 minutes.
- 7
Arrange the asparagus spears in a large dish or baking pan.
- 8
Pour the vinegar mixture over the asparagus.
- 9
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- 10
Drain and serve cold or at room temperature.
- Calories 81.82 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.59 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 19.11 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.82 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.03 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 15.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.61 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 51.37 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 243.73 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 44.2 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.45 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
About This Recipe
Tangy Sweet Marinated Asparagus is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Celery Seed, Cinnamon Sticks, and Salt. Each serving provides about 81.82 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tangy-Sweet Marinated Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Celery Seed, Cinnamon Sticks, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tangy-Sweet Marinated Asparagus?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 81.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tangy-Sweet Marinated Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Tangy-Sweet Marinated Asparagus healthy?
- Tangy-Sweet Marinated Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 81.82 calories and 2.59 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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