Ingredients
- 1 Pound asparagus spears, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 1/8 Teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper; to taste
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 Teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Cup California raisins
Procedure
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in glass baking pan; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, 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, vinegar and raisins. Drizzle over asparagus, tossing to coat well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 16%); Total Fat 3.5 ( Saturated Fat 2; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 10; Sodium 114; Potassium 620; Total Carbohydrate 36; Dietary Fiber 5; Sugars 31; Protein 4; Calcium 39; Iron 2;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.