Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter

Asparagus is a great low cal side dish and this recipe adds some great flavor.  It is both quick and easy.  (Recipe courtesy of CookingLight.com)

Yield:
8 servings (serving size: 5 spears)

Ingredients:
40  asparagus spears, trimmed (about 2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
2  tablespoons  butter
2  teaspoons  low-sodium soy sauce
1  teaspoon  balsamic vinegar
Cracked black pepper (optional)
Grated lemon rind (optional)

Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°.

Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until tender.

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over asparagus, tossing well to coat. Garnish with cracked pepper and rind, if desired.

Nutritional Information
Calories:45 (60% from fat)
Fat:3g (sat 1.8g,mono 0.9g,poly 0.2g)
Protein:1.9g
Carbohydrate:3.9g
Fiber:1.7g
Cholesterol:8mg
Iron:0.7mg
Sodium:134mg
Calcium:18mg