Sugared Asparagus

Name: Sugared Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups); 1 cup chicken broth

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4-6 servings.

When my husband and I moved from Oklahoma to Rio Grande Valley in Texas years ago, I gained an appreciation for a variety of fresh vegetables. This tasty recipe is a simple way to dress up one of our favorites—asparagus! —Billie Moss, El Sobrante, California

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add asparagus; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
2. Remove asparagus to a serving dish and keep warm. Cook sauce, uncovered, until reduced by half. Pour over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 88 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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