Steamed Asparagus with Butter Sauce
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Amount |
Measure |
Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
|
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|
1 |
pound |
asparagus spears |
|
3 |
tablespoons |
unsalted butter |
|
1 |
teaspoon |
low sodium soy sauce |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
balsamic vinegar |
|
1/2 |
teaspoon |
Dijon mustard |
|
1 |
teaspoon |
light brown sugar |
| Break off tough ends of asparagus. Heat an inch of water to boiling in a large saucepan. Place asparagus on steamer rack and steam for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender-crisp. Melt butter in small saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and heat through. Pour sauce over asparagus and serve. Servings: 6 Per Serving: 163 Calories; 6g Fat (79.1% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 40mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. |