Brown Sugar Asparagus

This is a great side dish and a different take on asparagus. It goes well with turkey and chicken.

• Ready In: 24 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs asparagus
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons  firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
•  orange zest, strips (for garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Snap off the thick woody ends of the asparagus spears and discard.
2. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Stir in brown sugar. Cook, stirring continually until brown sugar dissolves.
3. Add the asparagus to the brown sugar mixture, turning to coat. Sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add the chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer the asparagus with a slotted spoon to a serving platter, reserving the pan juices in the skillet. Cover asparagus to keep warm.
5. Cook reserved pan juices in the skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until reduced by half. Drizzle over the asparagus. Garnish with orange zest strips, if desired. Serve immediately.