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Honey-Lemon Asparagus

Name: Honey-Lemon Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Additional sea salt, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jan. 06, 2023

Everyone who tastes my glazed asparagus takes a second helping, so I usually double the recipe. For another option, try using a root vegetable such as turnip or parsnip. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Additional sea salt, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Transfer asparagus to a large bowl; drizzle with glaze and toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with additional sea salt.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 73 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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