Balsamic Browned Butter Asparagus

Be forewarned--this asparagus is totally addicting!  Our entire family loves this recipe, and we usually have to double the batch so everyone can get their fill!

Balsamic Browned Butter Asparagus
Serves 3-4
Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

1lb. asparagus spears, bottom ends trimmed

Olive oil cooking spray

¼ t. real salt

1/8 t. fresh ground pepper

1 T. butter

1 T. tamari soy sauce

1 t. balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400° degrees.  Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet.  Coat the spears with olive oil cooking spray, then sprinkle with freshly ground salt and pepper.  Bake for 12 minutes.  Meanwhile, melt butter in a small frying pan over medium heat and cook about three minutes or until the butter is browned, stirring occasionally.  Add in 1/4 t. salt and 1/8 t. pepper. Remove butter from heat and stir in tamari and vinegar.  Drizzle over asparagus, tossing to coat.