Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

Here is an easy and delicious recipe for you to enjoy during the peak of the asparagus season. The simple sauce is a crowd pleaser and if you have more than 3-4 mouths to feed, it’s easy to double the amount.

INGREDIENTS:
1 bunch of fresh washed asparagus
Cooking spray or oil of your choice (olive oil, avocado oil, etc.)
Pepper 
2 TBSP salted butter
1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
1 TSP soy sauce

INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Trim asparagus (remove bottom 1/4 to 1/3 of each spear)
Use cookie sheet and lightly coat asparagus with oil/spray
Season with pepper to taste (add salt if using unsalted butter)
Bake asparagus for approximately 12 minutes (thin spears could take less)
On stovetop or in microwave, melt butter and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar
Pour sauce over cooked asparagus and serve