Grilled Asparagus With Bearnaise Butter : Beef Stew Recipes & More

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar acidity with a fruity note.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Silken tofu provides creaminess without cholesterol.

tarragon

🥗Healthier: dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dill or parsley can mimic the herbal flavor at a lower cost.

Cut the woody ends off the asparagus, about an inch from the bottom.

In a bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper, and toss the asparagus to coat.

Place the asparagus on the grill and cover while cooking.

In a separate pan, add about 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar, fresh tarragon, and shallots to cook down.

Add a pinch of salt while cooking the mixture to enhance flavor.

Check the grilled asparagus and turn them to achieve a charred finish, cooking for about 5 to 8 minutes total.

Remove the vinegar mixture from heat and strain it to extract the seasoned vinegar.

In another pan, melt about 1/2 cup of butter and add a pinch of sea salt and white pepper.

Zest the yellow part of the lemon into the butter mixture, then squeeze the lemon juice in while filtering out the seeds.

Stir the mixture until it thickens, combining the flavors of tarragon and vinegar.

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