this sounds wonderful, Lee
"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> From the Raley's Web Site:
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> Asparagus with Browned Butter Lemon Sauce
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> Ingredients
> 2 bunches fresh asparagus (about 2 lb.)
> 1/3 cup butter
> 1 clove garlic, minced
> 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
> 1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
> Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
> 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
> Grated lemon zest (optional)
> Directions
> Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: about 10
> minutes
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> Snap off or trim ends from asparagus; steam in a
> large pot of water or in an asparagus steamer for 3 to 5
> minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and transfer to a medium
> bowl and keep warm. Melt butter in a medium skillet. Cook
> over medium-high heat until butter just begins to brown
> and foam, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat and
> stir in garlic. Swirl pan several times, then stir in lemon
> juice and vinegar. Pour over hot asparagus and season
> with salt and pepper; toss gently to mix. Transfer to a
> platter and sprinkle with thyme and lemon zest, if you like.
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> Makes 8 servings.
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> 100 calories, 3 g protein, 8 g total fat (5 g sat., 0 g trans), 6 g
> carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 20 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 2
> points
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