ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Crisp-tender asparagus is drizzled with lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes in this effortless, time-saving recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, oil, lemon zest and salt., Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.