Dilly asparagus

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFresh asparagus -- trimmed
1Jar diced pimiento -- 2 oz.
Drained
½cupVinegar
¼cupOlive oil
1tablespoonSugar
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
2teaspoonsDried minced onion
1teaspoonDried dill weed
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonCoarse ground black pepper

Directions

Cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender.

Drain. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all the remaining ingredients and shake well. Place asparagus in a shallow dish; pour marinade over asparagus. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. To serve, remove asparagus and arrange on a platter; remove pimiento and onion from marinade with a slotted spoon and sprinkle over asparagus.

Yield: 4 servings. Diabetic Exchanges: One serving equals 1 vegetable, ½ starch, 2-½ fat; also 173 calories, 299 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 11 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 14 gm fat Recipe By : Country Woman