Buttered Balsamic Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 bunches asparagus
50 g pecorino cheese or 50 g parmesan cheese, shavings
80 g butter
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

Directions:

Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and discard.
Blanch in a pot of boiling water for no longer than five minutes, then drain and set aside in a shallow dish.
Keep warm.
Melt the butter over a low heat in a large frying pan.
Add the balsamic vinegar then toss in the asparagus.
Stir to coat and let the aspargus cook gently for just a couple minutes.
Put on a serving plate, pour over the lovely juices and season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with the cheese shavings and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	231.11 Kcal (968 kJ)
Calories from fat	168.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.74g	29%
Cholesterol	54.44mg	18%
Sodium	135.28mg	6%
Potassium	38.88mg	1%
Total Carbs	12.79g	4%
Sugars	2.56g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	5%
Protein	3.33g	7%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	11mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	409.05 Kcal (1713 kJ)
Calories from fat	298.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.17g	29%
Cholesterol	96.36mg	18%
Sodium	239.43mg	6%
Potassium	68.81mg	1%
Total Carbs	22.63g	4%
Sugars	4.53g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.16g	5%
Protein	5.89g	7%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	7%
Iron	0.6mg	2%
Calcium	19.5mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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