Asparagus With Balsamic Butter (Weight Watchers 0 Points)

Submitted by muncheechee

"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 :)"

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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