This is absolutely one of my FAVORITE spring vegetable dishes! Asparagus is cheap and plentiful this time of year. The browned butter is what makes this dish!!
- Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter
40 asparagus spears, trimmed (about 2 pounds)- Cooking spray
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter {as a side note: I double the butter b/c I love butter!}
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until tender.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and vinegar. Drizzle over the asparagus, tossing well to coat. Serve immediately.
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Finish the asparagus just before serving dinner. Cooking the butter until it browns slightly gives the dish a nutty flavor; watch carefully, though, since it can burn easily.
