This is a recipe from Simply in Season , and I was skeptical at first. Sugar in asparagus?
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2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs brown sugar
2 lbs asparagus (cut in 1 inch lengths)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1. Melt together butter and brown sugar in large frypan over medium high heat until dissolved.
2. Add asparagus and saute’ 2 minutes.
3. Stir in broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until just tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove asparagus to a warm dish. Return liquid to a boil and simmer uncovered until sauce is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Pour over asparagus. If desired, garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Servings: 4
The verdict: I made this for my parents to go along with the lamb. They rated this an A+. Surprisingly, it wasn’t overly sweet. Just enough to make it interesting.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (9.6 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated by Living Cookbook Recipe Management Software.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127.19
Calories From Fat (43%) 54.19
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6.2g 10%
Saturated Fat 3.79g 19%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 102.64mg 4%
Potassium 494.78mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 15.66g 5%
Fiber 4.76g 19%
Sugar 11.03g
Protein 5.66g 11%
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That recipe sounds delicious. I might have to try this one. Have a great day!
This is one of those perfect side dish! Thanks for joining us again. 🙂
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love this veggie…
very interesting. i had asparagus salad with French vinaigrette dressing and it was a bit strange for me.:p
Just love asparagus….yummy specially now in spring a fresh one from the garden…
Happy weekend!
Come to think of it, asparus has a little hint of bitterness to it, so I guess the sugar balances it all. As soon as asparagus becomes a little cheaper, I will try this recipe, too. 🙂
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Yum!This is a perfect side dish!sugared asparagus is newto me though.
Hubby do not eat that asparagus so i did not tried even ones. Happy FTF!
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I’m really looking for the asparagus recipe ‘coz aspragus is great for pregnant women like me… I will try it! Have a great day ahead!!!