ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER

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From an unknown magazine clipping. Make the butter ahead of time if you like. I cut this recipe down easily and did not have fresh thyme so I used dry. Great dish!

Provided by IHeartDogs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
2 lbs asparagus spears
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine shallots, butter, vinegar, thyme salt and rind, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Snap off woody ends of asparagus.
  • Arrange spears in a single layer on a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender.
  • Pour butter mixture over asparagus, tossing gently to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 115.3, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 2.9

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