Name: Asparagus Amandine
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

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

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.

TagsAsparagus Vegetable Almond Nut Side Starter Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Keto Easy Quick 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Weeknight Meals Summer Gourmet

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