Asparagus With Balsamic Butter (Weight Watchers 0 Points)

muncheechee's Note:

From Weight Watchers' Five Ingredient Fifteen Minute cookbook (Spring 2008). The recipe calls for boiling the asparagus but really you should cook the asparagus by your preferred method. I prefer to saute my asparagus in a little olive oil and sea salt. Enjoy :)

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 4 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/4 lbs asparagus spears
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon light butter
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet and add asparagus.
3. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
4. Drain and place on a serving platter.
5. While asparagus cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
6. Add shallots and saute 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
7. Remove from heat and stir in butter and balsamic vinegar.
8. Pour balsamic butter over asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well.

Reviews

[CIndytc]

This is worth 10 stars...,we love loved it...

[WaCookinFool]

This was fantastic! I would rate this 10 stars if I could. I made this as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a big hit. There were leftovers which I heated in the microwave tonight and it was still excellent. I added sliced almonds as a garnish. Thanks muncheechee for posting. This is a keeper.

[Bergy]

Wonderful tasty recipe - we really enjoyed it. It is such an easy recipe that adds to the flavor of the asparagus Will definitely make this again