Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

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Covered in a simple sauce, these asparagus spears go well with any meal. Fresh asparagus is baked until tender, then dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar.

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Close up on a plate of baked asparagus with balsamic butter sauce.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

  • cooking spray

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make baked asparagus with balsamic butter sauce.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper.

    Asparagus arranged on a baking sheet and sprayed with cooking spray and seasoned with salt and pepper.

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 12 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.

    Butter, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar stirred together.

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  6. Pour sauce over baked asparagus.

    Close up on a plate of baked asparagus with balsamic butter sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

77 Calories
6g Fat
5g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 77
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 241mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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