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Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted By On May 20, 2011 @ 11:41 am In Fruits and Vegetables,Miscellaneous

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 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

Directions

Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 inch 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 peel and salt. Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil.

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