Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

By newbaucher

"This is a simple and delicious side dish. Fresh asparagus is baked until tender, and dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar."

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• cooking spray
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
3.Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
4.Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.