Comments on: Oven-Roasted Asparagus: A Quick and Frugal Recipe for April http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:24:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Kris http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-134928 Kris Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:07:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-134928 Hey, guess what? Today my favorite local produce stand opened for the season. On their marquee: Asparagus 99 cents/lb. I'm glad it wasn't all in my imagination. It's been $1.99-2.99 at the Farmer's Market so far this spring. Hey, guess what? Today my favorite local produce stand opened for the season. On their marquee: Asparagus 99 cents/lb. I’m glad it wasn’t all in my imagination. It’s been $1.99-2.99 at the Farmer’s Market so far this spring.

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]]> By: John is Fit Weight Loss Blogg http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-131314 John is Fit Weight Loss Blogg Thu, 08 May 2008 04:51:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-131314 I'm going to have to try it roasted - I always just blanche it and then toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. I'll bet the roasting really brings out some good flavors. I’m going to have to try it roasted – I always just blanche it and then toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. I’ll bet the roasting really brings out some good flavors.

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]]> By: JimmyDaGeek http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-130352 JimmyDaGeek Fri, 02 May 2008 13:57:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-130352 Just picked up a few pounds for $1.50 each. Ya gotta keep your eyes open for these sales. Sometimes, my wife will char one side by roasting on the highest heat, nearest the flame. And, oh yeah, I agree, GARLIC ;) Just picked up a few pounds for $1.50 each. Ya gotta keep your eyes open for these sales. Sometimes, my wife will char one side by roasting on the highest heat, nearest the flame. And, oh yeah, I agree, GARLIC ;)

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]]> By: Daus http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-130038 Daus Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:24:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-130038 I use lemon pepper, that is yummy! Also, Tyler Florence does this cooking technique with broccoli. America's Test Kitchen suggests roasting Cauliflower with olive oil and curry powder sprinkled over the top. Tried it...the best! I use lemon pepper, that is yummy! Also, Tyler Florence does this cooking technique with broccoli. America’s Test Kitchen suggests roasting Cauliflower with olive oil and curry powder sprinkled over the top. Tried it…the best!

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]]> By: MB http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129934 MB Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:47:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129934 Having tasted thin, tender spears and much larger spears as well, I have to disagree that it doesn't matter whether the asparagus spears are thick or thin. Thick spears have less flavor and are generally horrible. This blog is the first place I've ever heard say that asparagus size doesn't matter. Having tasted thin, tender spears and much larger spears as well, I have to disagree that it doesn’t matter whether the asparagus spears are thick or thin. Thick spears have less flavor and are generally horrible. This blog is the first place I’ve ever heard say that asparagus size doesn’t matter.

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]]> By: wsteele http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129928 wsteele Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:13:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129928 My favorite new grocery savings tip is to only buy spinach for salads. Studies say that lettuce is the grocery item most thrown out by Americans. When it starts to wilt run it through a salad spinner, then steam it. My favorite new grocery savings tip is to only buy spinach for salads. Studies say that lettuce is the grocery item most thrown out by Americans. When it starts to wilt run it through a salad spinner, then steam it.

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]]> By: Kris http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129797 Kris Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:54:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129797 It's so fun to read everyone's ideas for preparing asparagus! Thanks for sharing them. I am also fascinated by the price variation by region. Jd & I are fortunate to live in a rich agricultural area that values fresh & local food. As far as growing asparagus, I planted a short row (5 crowns) four years ago and have been eagerly awaiting our first real harvest. With our exceedingly cold & wet spring, I feared they had rotted, but today I see them finally peeking up. Now, if I can only keep the slugs at bay. It’s so fun to read everyone’s ideas for preparing asparagus! Thanks for sharing them. I am also fascinated by the price variation by region. Jd & I are fortunate to live in a rich agricultural area that values fresh & local food.

As far as growing asparagus, I planted a short row (5 crowns) four years ago and have been eagerly awaiting our first real harvest. With our exceedingly cold & wet spring, I feared they had rotted, but today I see them finally peeking up. Now, if I can only keep the slugs at bay.

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]]> By: Daedala http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129753 Daedala Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:43:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129753 Most vegetables do really will with roasting at high temperatures. My favorite is cauliflower. Or is it broccoli? Maybe beets? I can't decide. It's my Default Vegetable Treatment for everything other than leaves. Most vegetables do really will with roasting at high temperatures. My favorite is cauliflower. Or is it broccoli? Maybe beets?

I can’t decide. It’s my Default Vegetable Treatment for everything other than leaves.

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]]> By: F2O http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129707 F2O Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:31:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129707 I do the same thing, except wrap the spears inside a slice of thick cut bacon and add the garlic others have already talked about. I do the same thing, except wrap the spears inside a slice of thick cut bacon and add the garlic others have already talked about.

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]]> By: Zulu http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129659 Zulu Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:25:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129659 Very good from the oven, but absolutely perfect when done on the grill. Better underdone than overdone as well. Very good from the oven, but absolutely perfect when done on the grill. Better underdone than overdone as well.

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]]> By: brooke http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129635 brooke Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:48:58 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129635 We make this in our home frequently, but use a dash of olive oil instead of butter. It's one of my favorites :) We make this in our home frequently, but use a dash of olive oil instead of butter. It’s one of my favorites :)

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]]> By: Sam http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129580 Sam Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:31:29 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129580 Tying this in with your gardening posts: have you ever tried growing your own asparagus? I've seen asparagus crowns for sale and always wondered how cost effective that would be. They are perennials, and the same asparagus crown will keep putting up shoots for many years. Tying this in with your gardening posts: have you ever tried growing your own asparagus? I’ve seen asparagus crowns for sale and always wondered how cost effective that would be. They are perennials, and the same asparagus crown will keep putting up shoots for many years.

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]]> By: Aisha http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129572 Aisha Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:50:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129572 I love asparagus but it's NOT frugal in Texas, even in season. Where are you? Asparagus is one of the more expensive veggies, like artichokes. You can save some money if you buy frozen, but you'd be better off choosing cheaper green veggies: green beans, snow peas, green bell peppers. I love asparagus but it’s NOT frugal in Texas, even in season. Where are you? Asparagus is one of the more expensive veggies, like artichokes. You can save some money if you buy frozen, but you’d be better off choosing cheaper green veggies: green beans, snow peas, green bell peppers.

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]]> By: Rob Madrid http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129557 Rob Madrid Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:53:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129557 asparagus also fries up nicely, bit of butter and some spices. Ummmm asparagus also fries up nicely, bit of butter and some spices. Ummmm

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]]> By: Trent Hamm http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129536 Trent Hamm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:38:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129536 J.D., if your wife is actually serious about a food blog, maybe we should talk about building a group one. Contact me. J.D., if your wife is actually serious about a food blog, maybe we should talk about building a group one. Contact me.

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]]> By: Liz http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129530 Liz Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:17:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129530 We grow our own, lots of composted chicken poo and salt. We also hunt it wild along the fence rows. I'm with zach, got to have the garlic. We grow our own, lots of composted chicken poo and salt. We also hunt it wild along the fence rows. I’m with zach, got to have the garlic.

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]]> By: Damsel http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129526 Damsel Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:11:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129526 I love asparagus. I do a similar treatment, but I add garlic powder, powdered ginger, a tsp of sugar, salt and black pepper after I've brushed them with oil. Then I put them under the broiler for about 8-10 minutes, turning them once or twice. They get crispy this way. Yum! I love asparagus. I do a similar treatment, but I add garlic powder, powdered ginger, a tsp of sugar, salt and black pepper after I’ve brushed them with oil. Then I put them under the broiler for about 8-10 minutes, turning them once or twice. They get crispy this way. Yum!

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]]> By: My Daily Dollars http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129522 My Daily Dollars Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:28:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129522 We just got our first offerings at the local farm market this weekend. I made one of Alice Walker's delicious pasta dishes last night and plan on roasting the rest for dinner tonight. Thanks for the recipe. For folks who don't think they like it, definitely get your hands on fresh, locally grown asaparagus. It's a whole different beast than what's in the grocery store! We just got our first offerings at the local farm market this weekend. I made one of Alice Walker’s delicious pasta dishes last night and plan on roasting the rest for dinner tonight. Thanks for the recipe. For folks who don’t think they like it, definitely get your hands on fresh, locally grown asaparagus. It’s a whole different beast than what’s in the grocery store!

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]]> By: Di http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129500 Di Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:10:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129500 chalk me up as another who'd read Kris's blog! Gardening and cooking! Call it get green slowly? I love all her gardening tips too! I love asparagus but never actually cooked it. Must look out for some this weekend. Thanks Kris! chalk me up as another who’d read Kris’s blog! Gardening and cooking! Call it get green slowly? I love all her gardening tips too!

I love asparagus but never actually cooked it. Must look out for some this weekend. Thanks Kris!

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]]> By: SavetotheFuture http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129499 SavetotheFuture Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:46:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129499 I just started eating asparagus as well. Funny how are taste for food expands with the years. With the rising costs of food, it is always great seeing cheap yet great tasting meals that don't take too much time to do. I recently also wrote a post dealing with this matter. I just started eating asparagus as well. Funny how are taste for food expands with the years. With the rising costs of food, it is always great seeing cheap yet great tasting meals that don’t take too much time to do. I recently also wrote a post dealing with this matter.

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]]> By: leigh http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129498 leigh Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:10:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129498 i've only ever had nasty canned asparagus so i'm quite averse to the stuff, but maybe i'll give the fresh a chance. some family has a stand of it in their yard, i'll have to try some. i’ve only ever had nasty canned asparagus so i’m quite averse to the stuff, but maybe i’ll give the fresh a chance. some family has a stand of it in their yard, i’ll have to try some.

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]]> By: Shirley http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129492 Shirley Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:03:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129492 If only I had read today's post earlier ... I cooked our first asparagus of the seaon this evening, but I steamed it and topped it with a bit of butter. I will be trying this method next time though. My MIL grows asparagus, but it's early for her garden and I got this at a good price at the farmer's market. I love all roasted vegetables so I am looking forward to trying your recipe, Kris. If only I had read today’s post earlier … I cooked our first asparagus of the seaon this evening, but I steamed it and topped it with a bit of butter. I will be trying this method next time though. My MIL grows asparagus, but it’s early for her garden and I got this at a good price at the farmer’s market. I love all roasted vegetables so I am looking forward to trying your recipe, Kris.

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]]> By: jessica @pianomomsicle http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129490 jessica @pianomomsicle Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:29:01 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129490 This is not frugal, but if you bake it wrapped in pancetta with black pepper and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, it's pretty much heaven. This is not frugal, but if you bake it wrapped in pancetta with black pepper and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, it’s pretty much heaven.

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]]> By: Marisa http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129487 Marisa Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:06:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129487 Yeah, a little minced garlic + some balsamic vinegar (just a tiny splash) is really awesome (I add it before roasting when I add the oil and salt). Asparagus is about $1.50/pound at the farmer's market here in Seattle - it's not a frugal food most of the year, but it is right now! Yeah, a little minced garlic + some balsamic vinegar (just a tiny splash) is really awesome (I add it before roasting when I add the oil and salt).

Asparagus is about $1.50/pound at the farmer’s market here in Seattle – it’s not a frugal food most of the year, but it is right now!

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]]> By: Defessa http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129485 Defessa Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:33:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129485 just after reading this entry I found this article: http://www.slate.com/id/2189234/?GT1=38001 The Extravagant Gourmets: why the food press rarely talks about dollars and cents. I thought you and your readers would enjoy it. just after reading this entry I found this article:
http://www.slate.com/id/2189234/?GT1=38001
The Extravagant Gourmets: why the food press rarely talks about dollars and cents.

I thought you and your readers would enjoy it.

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]]> By: Stephanie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129484 Stephanie Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:06:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129484 I love this recipe too and cook asparagus this way all of the time. One tip though: instead of brushing the asparagus with olive oil, put them in a Ziploc bag with the oil and give it a shake. Quick, easy, and insures even coating. I love this recipe too and cook asparagus this way all of the time. One tip though: instead of brushing the asparagus with olive oil, put them in a Ziploc bag with the oil and give it a shake. Quick, easy, and insures even coating.

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]]> By: zach http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129483 zach Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:06:01 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129483 I CAN'T believe that you forgot garlic. NOBODY Forgets the GARLIC! I CAN’T believe that you forgot garlic. NOBODY Forgets the GARLIC!

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]]> By: Funny about Money http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129478 Funny about Money Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:44:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129478 Brilliant Mrs. J.D.! This is my favorite way to fix asparagus. If you're barbecuing, take the asparagi and set them in the center of a piece of aluminum foil. Brush with olive oil (etc., as above), wrap them into a package, and set it on the grill. Don't overcook. I came across a barbecue pan gadget that has round holes all over the bottom of it. This is perfect for roasting asparagus on the grill. Try broccolini (spelling????). They're like baby broccoli. I like them raw or barely cooked. If you like asparagus but don't like broccoli, you may like these things. They don't have that annoyingly green flavor of veggies that are annoyingly good for us. ;-) Brilliant Mrs. J.D.! This is my favorite way to fix asparagus.

If you’re barbecuing, take the asparagi and set them in the center of a piece of aluminum foil. Brush with olive oil (etc., as above), wrap them into a package, and set it on the grill. Don’t overcook.

I came across a barbecue pan gadget that has round holes all over the bottom of it. This is perfect for roasting asparagus on the grill.

Try broccolini (spelling????). They’re like baby broccoli. I like them raw or barely cooked. If you like asparagus but don’t like broccoli, you may like these things. They don’t have that annoyingly green flavor of veggies that are annoyingly good for us. ;-)

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]]> By: Vin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129477 Vin Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:41:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129477 Same recipe, add minced garlic while roasting. When finished, sprinkle shaved parmesan. Its lovely! Same recipe, add minced garlic while roasting. When finished, sprinkle shaved parmesan. Its lovely!

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]]> By: Kristen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/04/26/oven-roasted-asparagus-a-quick-and-frugal-recipe-for-april/comment-page-1/#comment-129476 Kristen Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:27:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=1747#comment-129476 I do the same treatment for Brussels sprouts, and it changes the entire flavor of the vegetable. The only difference is that I cut the sprouts in half, and cook them for about 15 minutes longer. Balsamic vinegar adds a lot of flavor, too. I do the same treatment for Brussels sprouts, and it changes the entire flavor of the vegetable. The only difference is that I cut the sprouts in half, and cook them for about 15 minutes longer. Balsamic vinegar adds a lot of flavor, too.

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