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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus , trimmed
- cooking spray
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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3
Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 12 minutes.
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5
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
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6
Pour sauce over baked asparagus.
Nutrition Facts
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