ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp less-sodium soy sauce

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1/8 tsp cracked black pepper

Preheat oven to 400-degrees. 

Arrange asparagus on a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet. Coat asparagus with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Roast until tender, 10-12 minutes.

Meanwhile melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and vinegar. (Sauce may appeared separated.)

Pour sauce over roasted asparagus and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the pepper.

Serves: 4 Per serving of about 6 spears: 68 cal,6g fat (4gsat), 2g protein, 3g carbs, 334mg sodium

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