Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

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Crisp-tender asparagus is drizzled with lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes in this effortless, time-saving recipe.

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Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Directions

Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, oil, lemon peel and salt.
Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 95 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 127 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Country April/May 2009, p49