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Sugared Asparagus

4 reviews
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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 22, 2022

When my husband and I moved from Oklahoma to Rio Grande Valley in Texas years ago, I gained an appreciation for a variety of fresh vegetables. This tasty recipe is a simple way to dress up one of our favorites—asparagus! —Billie Moss, El Sobrante, California

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Sugared Asparagus

4 reviews
Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 25 min
Yield 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high, heat butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add asparagus; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  2. Remove asparagus to a serving dish and keep warm. Cook sauce, uncovered, until reduced by half. Pour over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 88 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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