Wow, this is good! I made it as written and I will make it again...probably a lot! I think the sauce would be good with other things, too. Or maybe I could just eat it plain??
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter
Toss roasted asparagus in browned butter, seasoned with soy sauce and a splash of balsamic vinegar, for a super easy side dish that's big on flavor.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 5 spears)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 45
- Calories from fat: 60%
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated fat: 1.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.9g
- Carbohydrate: 3.9g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Iron: 0.7mg
- Sodium: 134mg
- Calcium: 18mg
Ingredients
- 40 asparagus spears, trimmed (about 2 pounds)
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until tender.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and vinegar. Drizzle over the asparagus, tossing well to coat. Serve immediately.
Note:
Finish the asparagus just before serving dinner. Cooking the butter until it browns slightly gives the dish a nutty flavor; watch carefully, though, since it can burn easily.
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy, 5 Ingredients or Less, Entertaining, Family
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Roast
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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