Fabulous Side Dishes

Hey Girls,

I'm always on the hunt for great new sides to go with grilled chicken or steak. These are my two favorites. I promise you will love them too!! Enjoy - Joanne

Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients
1 bunch of fresh asparagus
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to to 400°.
Snap off bottoms of asparagus. Arrange asparagus in a single layer on baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until tender. (less time if asparagus is really thin.)
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and vinegar. Drizzle over the asparagus, tossing well to coat. Serve immediately.

Baked Green Beans

Ingredients
3 cans whole green beans
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup butter
1/2 brown sugar

Drain green beans and put in a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Melt butter in microwave. Stir brown sugar into hot butter until sugar is melted and mixture is thick. Pour butter/sugar over green beans. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Stir before serving.