These Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Brown Butter are a delicious side dish recipe.
How do you usually cook your asparagus. My plan: steam them and serve them with mayonnaise. That’s how my mother always made asparagus in our house. So that’s the way I’ve eaten them for years and years!
I do like to do things a little differently now and then. I’m always happy to try new things.
This recipe involves simply roasting the asparagus. They taste wonderful roasted. And I think they’d even be good served with mayonnaise this way too.
But this recipe is served with a simple sauce instead of mayonnaise. It’s delicious!
The sauce drizzled on top is a mix of browned butter (very easy to quickly do in a pan), soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. I love it!
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter
Ingredients
- 40 whole spears asparagus
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 12 minutes or until tender.
- Melt butter in 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.
Notes
- If preparing this recipe as gluten free, just be sure to use a brand of soy sauce that is designated as GF.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Here are a few more asparagus recipes you might enjoy:
- Asparagus and Gouda Tart by Recipe Boy
- Red Pepper Confetti Asparagus by Recipe Girl
- Baked Asparagus with Parmesan by Simply Recipes
- Asparagus and Carrots with Maple Butter Sauce by Recipe Girl
