Lemony Asparagus with Almonds Recipe
Lemony Asparagus with almonds is an easy, healthy and delicious veggie side dish. Try this with your dinner tonight!
Ingredients
- 2 Bunches Asparagus Spears
- 2 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 Oz. Slivered Almonds
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
Directions
- Wash asparagus spears and trim off about 1/2″ of the end.
- Fill a medium sized skillet with 1″ of water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add asparagus spears and cover. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until crisp tender. I prefer thin asparagus but if you use thicker, increase the cook time to about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Drain asparagus and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium sized skillet and add slivered almonds. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until almonds are lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice
- Place asparagus in a serving dish and pour almond and lemon juice over. Serve warm.
- Serves 4 to 6
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 40g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 52 | |
| Calories from Fat 42 | 81% |
| Total Fat 4.8g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.51g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium 75mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 2.21g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.77g | 1% |
| Protein 1.0g | 2% |
