Brown Sugar Asparagus Recipe

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Brown Sugar Asparagus
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Snap off thick woody ends of spears & toss away
  2. Heat butter in large skillet over medium high heat until melted. Stir in brown sugar. cook until brown sugar dissolves (stirring continually)
  3. Add Asparagus to brown sugar mixture, turning to coat. Saute for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth to skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover & simmer till the asparagus is crisp-tender (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to a serving platter, keeping the juices in the pan. Cover asparagus to keep warm.
  5. Cook juices in the skillet over medium-high heat, striing frequently, until reduced by half. Drizzle over asparagus. Garnish with orange zest if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.78 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.75g 9%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 112.21mg 5%
Potassium 334.82mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.18g 3%
Sugars 6.13g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 12%
Protein 3.09g 6%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 42.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 49.66 Kcal (208 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.01g 9%
Cholesterol 8mg 5%
Sodium 58.8mg 5%
Potassium 175.44mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.81g 3%
Sugars 3.21g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 12%
Protein 1.62g 6%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 19%
Iron 1.6mg 17%
Calcium 22.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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