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Lemon Almond Asparagus Recipe

nutsSource: Taste of Home

Photo Source: Unsplash, Fernanda Martinez

I love this timesaving way to dress up fresh asparagus. Drizzle butter and lemon juice over the spears before topping them with almonds and lemon zest strips. —Linda Barry, Yakima, Washington Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

  • Makes 8 servings


Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 5 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

  • Lemon zest strips, optional

Directions

  • Melt butter; stir in lemon juice. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with butter mixture; top with almonds and, if desired, lemon zest strips.

Editor's Note To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 78 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.


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