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Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

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"This is a simple and delicious side dish. Fresh asparagus is baked until tender, and dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar."
Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 987 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • cooking spray
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
  4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 3, 2006 by IMVINTAGE 
This was so FLAVORFUL! I doubled the sauce only I took the suggestions of others & used just 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2005 by KSCHEIWE 
I've been making asparagus this way for the past couple of years. I discovered the recipe in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2005 by gayle 
i have made this recipe on many occasions, since first seeing it in Cooking Light magazine. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2006 by catiebrooke 
This was fantastic! I think it would be great on green beans as well. If i had one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 15, 2006 by DDK 
Wow! I used smart balance instead of butter, and did as other posters and used 1t of soy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 29, 2007 by Martha and her daughter 
WOW!!! I was not expecting to like this and I definitely didn't think my kids would. But we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 7, 2006 by cookiequeen 
Very good and a very easy way to not overcook your asparagus-which is so easy to do. I took... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 20, 2006 by MARY LYNNE 5 
This is one of those recipes where the sum is more than the parts. If you like asparagus, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 23, 2008 by naples34102 
This was very good, no doubt, because roasted asparagus just is. In this recipe I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on may 2, 2006 by MSRYDBOM 
I found this recipe in Cooking Light Best of the Best Issue several years ago. It made an... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 77

  • Total Fat: 5.9g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 366mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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