Flavorful Oniony Asparagus
As a working mom with four children, I don't have much time to cook big meals during the week. But on Sundays, when I make a special meal, this is our favorite way to enjoy asparagus. —Kathy Mitchell, Tinley Park, Illinois8-10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan or
- skillet over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for
- 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add soup mix. Cook and stir for 1
- minute or until heated through. Remove asparagus to a serving dish.
- Drizzle with butter mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 8-10
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 68 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.