Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Glaze

For those that do not know, I just started eating asparagus maybe 2 years ago. I absolutely love it and usually cook it once a week in our house. I'm always trying new ways to enjoy this amazing green veggie. Here is a super easy side dish recipe for you to try in your own kitchen. Asparagus is a very nutritious vegetable and this is just one of many ways you can incorporate it into your meals at home.

An added bonus for this recipe is that each serving is less than 75 calories. :)

Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Glaze
Serves: 4
Adapted by: http://www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-with-balsamic-butter-weight-watchers-0-points-382166

Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds asparagus
nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots OR red onion
1 tablespoon light butter
1 teaspoon quality balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon lite salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Directions:
-Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus spears and wash off
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket and cook 4 to 5 minutes. You want the asparagus to be crisp-tender. If you don't have a steamer basket, you can just pan cook the asparagus with a touch of olive oil for the same amount of time.
-Place cooked asparagus on a serving platter.
-Return hot skillet or sauce pan to the stove and heat over medium heat. Spray nonstick cooking spray and add the shallots. You will saute them for 1 or 2 minutes.
-Remove from heat and add the butter and balsamic vinegar. Stir all ingredients together and pour over the cooked asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
-Serve

Enjoy! :)