Ingredients

40 asparagus spears or 2 lbs

cooking spray

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 T butter

2 T soy sauce

1 tsp balsamic vin

Grated lemon rind (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400
  2. arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 for 12 min or until tender.
  3. Melt butter in small skillet over medium; cook 3 min or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and balsamic vin. Drizzle over asparagus, tossing well to coat. Garnish with cracked pepper and rind, if desired.