Sugared Asparagus Recipe

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Sugared Asparagus
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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp butter or 3 tbsp margarine
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 lbs fresh asparagus , cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 95.27 Kcal (399 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.75g 9%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 148.05mg 6%
Potassium 342.65mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.18g 3%
Sugars 6.13g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 12%
Protein 3.09g 6%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 47.48 Kcal (199 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.87g 9%
Cholesterol 7.61mg 5%
Sodium 73.79mg 6%
Potassium 170.78mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.58g 3%
Sugars 3.06g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 12%
Protein 1.54g 6%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 20%
Iron 1.5mg 17%
Calcium 21.4mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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