ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Crisp-tender asparagus is drizzled with lemon butter sauce and sprinkled with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes in this effortless, time-saving recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, oil, lemon zest and salt., Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Rana Abdul Rehman
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred more herbs or spices.


Nargis Kramat
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes were a great combination, and the lemon-herb butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


sabrina musselman
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajigbe Zachariah
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The asparagus was a bit overcooked for my liking, but the sun-dried tomatoes were delicious.


Dipesh Tamang
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a different sauce.


Adelore Kehinde
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I love this recipe! The asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes are a great combination, and the lemon-herb butter sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shakeenah Daniels
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes are a great combination, and the lemon-herb butter sauce really brings it all together. I will definitely be making this again.


Owais Zaddi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jaam sam
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sibron Kumar
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I was looking for a new way to prepare asparagus and this recipe did not disappoint. The sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tangy flavor and the lemon-herb butter sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahzad Yousaf
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes are a great combination, and the lemon-herb butter sauce really brings it all together.


Wambui 2020
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This asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes dish was a hit! The flavors were so well-balanced and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.