ASPARAGUS WITH MINT BUTTER

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You'll have more than enough mint butter for the tender asparagus. Try melting a bit over lamb chops or fresh peas -- classic partners for the herb.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

FOR THE BUTTER (MAKES 1/2 CUP)
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
FOR THE ASPARAGUS
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Coarse salt
Garnish: mint leaves

Steps:

  • Make the butter: Melt butter with mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges.
  • Make the asparagus: Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Drizzle a few tablespoons mint butter over asparagus, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with mint leaves.

Samba Sarr
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This is a great way to cook asparagus. The mint butter is a great addition and really brings out the flavor of the asparagus. I will definitely be making this again!


Aqsa Ayub
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I loved this recipe! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the mint butter was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


M ali M ali
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the mint butter was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Abidjaan jaan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the mint butter was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Enni Islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the mint butter was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Bruce Thompson
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I loved this recipe! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the mint butter was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


sheikh sahed
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the mint butter was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!


Vapin Haus
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Great recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the mint butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Izan Offficial
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this recipe was really good. The mint butter really made the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Chandra Branch
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This is a great way to cook asparagus. The mint butter is a great addition and really brings out the flavor of the asparagus. I will definitely be making this again!


Emily T
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I loved this recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the mint butter was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Bees Nees
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the mint butter was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Suresh Bhattarai
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the mint butter was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Akeem Belle
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The asparagus was delicious and the mint butter was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Qasim G
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the mint butter was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Md Rakib Hessen
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The asparagus was tender and the mint butter was refreshing and herbaceous. I will definitely be making this again!


Alex Chikaye
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the mint butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amir Tmg
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The mint butter was the perfect addition, and it really brought out the flavor of the asparagus. I'll definitely be making this again!


topgamer nepal
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This asparagus with mint butter was a delightful dish! The asparagus was perfectly cooked, tender-crisp and flavorful. The mint butter added a refreshing and herbaceous flavor that complemented the asparagus beautifully. I will definitely be making t