3 balsamic butter healthy Recipes

asparagus spears, trimmed (about 2 lb), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, butter, low sodium soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, cracked black pepper (optional), grated lemon rind (optional)

olive oil or 1/2 oz vegetable oil, peeled chopped carrots, chopped yellow onions, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, ground turkey or 5 -6 oz chicken, fennel seed, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, lemon pepper, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, frozen green pea, grated low-fat cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese or 2 -3 oz romano cheese, mashed potatoes (made ahead with reduced fat milk, horseradish or garlic, butter buds, white pepper and salt)