Brown Butter-Balsamic Roasted Asparagus
A quick and easy vegetable side dish featuring fresh roasted asparagus bathed in a delicious brown butter-balsamic sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 187kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces asparagus trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter I prefer Kerrygold
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a small bowl (or I often use a loaf pan) combine asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well. Place olive oil-coated asparagus on prepared jelly roll pan and roast in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.
- While asparagus is cooking, prepare brown butter-balsamic sauce. Place butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter has melted and started to take on a golden brown color. Add balsamic and let cook for just a couple minutes more. Remove from heat.
- Remove asparagus from oven and place in mixing bowl or loaf pan again. Pour brown butter-balsamic sauce over asparagus and gently toss to coat. Place asparagus on a platter to serve and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a high-quality butter in this recipe for the flavor to really pop.
- Rinse the asparagus and pat dry with a paper towel before seasoning.
- Be sure to snap off the tough ends of the asparagus before seasoning.
- When making the brown butter sauce, be sure to use the thinner balsamic vinegar as opposed to the popular balsamic glaze you use for salads. Use that glaze for a pretty drizzle at the end if you have it!
- This dish is best prepared right before it is served.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 993IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg