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Asparagus Amandine

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(20)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted lightly
fresh lemon juice to taste

Preparation

  1. Cut asparagus diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces. In a skillet measuring about 10 inches across top simmer asparagus in water and butter, uncovered, until asparagus is crisp-tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

TagsAsparagusVegetableAlmondNutSideStarterDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianKetoEasyQuick30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsSummerGourmet
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