Asparagus With Beer and Honey Sauce

A different type of asparagus side dish.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh asparagus, washed and ends trimmed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 cup dark beer or 1⁄2 cup lager beer
• 1⁄3 cup Dijon mustard
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Put asparagus to boiling, salted water (about 1-inch deep) and cook, covered, about 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, combine thyme, beer, mustard, honey, garlic, thyme, pepper and salt in a small saucepan; mix well. Heat over medium-high heat just until boiling. Remove sauce from heat. Pour sauce over hot, cooked asparagus.