Oven Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Butter
Nutrition
Calories: 60 kcalCarbohydrates: 5 gProtein: 3 gFat: 4.5 gSaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 10 mgSodium: 125 mgFiber: 2 g
Ingredients
- 1¼ teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter unsalted, melted, melted
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
- 1 bunch asparagus about 1 lb., washed, ends trimmed
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with foil and grease with 1/4 teaspoon. of the olive oil. Set aside.
- 2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining oil, butter, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add asparagus to bowl and toss well.
- 3. Spread asparagus on cookie sheet and roast for 6 minutes. Roast up to 2 additional minutes if a more tender asparagus is desired.
- 4. To serve, divide asparagus among plates and drizzle with pan drippings.
- Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, March - April 2007