Asparaguswithbalsamicbutterweightwatchers0points Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER (WEIGHT WATCHERS 0 POINTS)

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet and add asparagus.
• Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain and place on a serving platter.
• While asparagus cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
• Add shallots and saute 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter and balsamic vinegar.
• Pour balsamic butter over asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

WW BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Chop woody ends off asparagus. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Add cherry tomatoes.
• Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS AND SESAME SEEDS (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend the chicken broth and soy sauce with the corn starch.
• In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking.
• Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant or about 30 seconds.
• Add the asparagus and stir-fry until the asparagus turns bright green, about 1 minute.
• Add the broth mixture and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
• Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, stir the sesame seeds over medium heat until toasted (I put mine in the microwave for a minute instead). This will take 2 to 4 minutes on the stove.
• Add the sesame oil to the asparagus and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle the asparagus with the sesame seeds and serve.