Asparagus With Balsamic Butter Weight Watchers 0 Points

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From weight watchers' five ingredient fifteen minute cookbook (spring 2008). the recipe calls for boiling the asparagus but really you should cook the asparagus by your preferred method. i prefer to saute my asparagus in a little olive oil and sea salt. Enjoy :)

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Steps

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Snap off tough ends of asparagus.

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Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet and add asparagus.

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Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

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Drain and place on a serving platter.

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While asparagus cooks , heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.

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Add shallots and saute 1 to 2 minutes until soft.

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Remove from heat and stir in butter and balsamic vinegar.

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Pour balsamic butter over asparagus , sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well.

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Ingredients

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asparagus spears, cooking spray, shallots, light butter, balsamic vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper