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Asparagus and onion vinaigrette

Tony Tobin

by Tony Tobin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 2
Vegetarian Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

6 asparagus spears
2 tsp white wine vinegar
large splash of white wine
½ red onion, peeled and finely diced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
few thyme leaves
To serve
drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the asparagus spears for 2-3 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, place the vinegar, wine and red onion in a small pan and heat gently for 5-6 minutes, to reduce. Add the seasoning and thyme leaves to the pan and heat for a further 2 minutes.
3. To serve, transfer the asparagus to a serving plate. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the asparagus and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.