I can't believe I have found another asparagus recipe that I like. What is going on?! Years of hating asparagus and now I have found two recipes that I like. If you want to see the other asparagus recipe that won me over check it out here.
Balsamic Asparagus
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
- Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus.
- In a large skillet bring 1 inch of water to a boil.
- Add asparagus, reduce heat to medium and cook for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is tender crisp. Drain asparagus.
- In a small bowl whisk together the balsamic vinegar, melted butter, garlic and black pepper.
- Drizzle over asparagus.
Serves: 4
Calories: 54
Total Fat: 3g
Saturated: 1.9g
Polyunsaturated: 0.2g
Monounsaturated: 0.8g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 7.6mg
Sodium: 7.1mg
Potassium: 233mg
Total Carbs: 6.1g
Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
Sugars: 3.6g
Protein: 2.6g
Vitamin A: 18.9%
Vitamin C: 10.8%
Calcium: 3.2%
Iron: 13.7%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Six Sisters' Stuff.
