Best Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Weight Watchers 0 Points Recipes

WW BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Chop woody ends off asparagus. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Add cherry tomatoes.
• Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Chop tough ends off asparagus. Boil asparagus just until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes. (Or microwave asparagus about 2 to 3 minutes.)
• Plunge asparagus into a large bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking; drain and place on a serving platter. Sprinkle tomatoes over top.
• In a cup, stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese and serve. Yields 1/4 of asparagus per serving.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Bake 12 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce and vinegar.
• Pour over baked asparagus and toss gently before serving.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS, HAM, AND BASIL (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick pan, over medium-high heat. Add the tomato, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook stirring occasionally until the tomato is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus, broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the asparagus is tender, about 3 minutes longer.
• Add the pasta, ham, basil and parmesan to the pan; toss to combine.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• 2. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and, if they're thick, peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Spread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
• 3. Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• 4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. I add a little sugar, we like things a little sweet. Pour over the baked asparagus and serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BROWNED BUTTER

Steps:

• Arrange asparagas in single layer on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes until tender.
• Melt butter in small skillet; cook for 3 minutes until light brown. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
• Drizzle over asparagas and serve immediately.

~ SKINNY SAUTEED ASPARAGUS ~

Steps:

• Trim tough bottoms of asparagus ( About 2 inches ) maybe more depending how big your asparagus is. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, salt, garlic powder and bullion to a boil.
• Once boiling add the asparagus and spread out evenly so it cooks evenly. Lower heat to simmer and simmer for 4 -5 minutes or until crisp tender. Immediately rinse with cold water or add to ice bath, to stop cooking process. Drain well.
• In same skillet, over medium heat add oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, red onion and parsley. Swirl around and cook a few seconds.
• Add asparagus and saute until starting to brown some and vegetables are tender. Tossing to coat with onion/ garlic mixture. I also re seasoned with some salt & pepper.
• Plate, salt and pepper and drizzle with balsamic if desire. Enjoy!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet; toss to coat with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 12 minutes or until tender.
• Just before asparagus is done, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally.
• Do not burn the butter or let it get too brown, should be golden brown.
• Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce, and vinegar.
• Drizzle over asparagus, tossing well to coat.
• Serve immediately.

LEMON ASPARAGUS - 3 WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients except for asparagus and thinly sliced shallot. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
• Cook whole, trimmed asparagus spears until fork-tender, about 4 minutes; drain.
• Add asparagus to the bowl, along with 1 thinly sliced shallot. Toss to coat.