Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Sauce

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Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Sauce
Thu, 06-26-2008 - 2:59pm
Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Sauce

Journal as: 1 cup vegetables without added fat


1 bunch fresh asparagus, white ends trimmed off (the bunch should weigh about 1 pound)
Canola cooking spray
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Smart Balance
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar



  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange asparagus spears in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish (or similar). Coat the top of asparagus with canola cooking spray, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake asparagus until tender (about 10 minutes depending on thickness of spears).
  • Melt Smart Balance in a small, nonstick saucepan over medium heat, then remove pan from heat. Stir in the soy sauce and vinegar to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the baked asparagus spears and serve.

Yield: 4 servings


 

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