Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Soy Butter

Surprise! I found another vegetable that I like. I made this when I was home for the holidays, and it's Dad approved.

1 bunch, freshly trimmed asparagus
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp soy sauce (gluten free please!)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake asparagus in oven for 12 minutes, or until tender.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. (It says medium high but I get distracted easily so I try to decrease my chances of burning). Remove from heat and add the soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus and serve.

Sidebar: I heard asparagus makes your pee smell funny but I have yet to notice anything. Apparently you need both the gene to smell it and to make the difference...

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com with some adjustments