Almond Asparagus
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and flavorful Almond Asparagus recipe! Tender, crisp asparagus spears are sautéed in a rich garlic butter and olive oil blend, then topped with crunchy toasted slivered almonds for a delightful contrast in texture. A bright splash of lemon juice brings a zesty freshness, while a hint of salt and freshly ground black pepper rounds out the flavors beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday meals. Packed with nutrients and naturally gluten-free, Almond Asparagus makes a delicious addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh asparagus
- 50 grams slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash the asparagus thoroughly and trim the woody ends by snapping or cutting them off.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside in a small bowl.
In the same skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the prepared asparagus to the skillet. Toss the asparagus in the garlic butter and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the cooked asparagus. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Toss everything gently to combine and warm through for another minute. Remove from heat.
Transfer the almond asparagus to a serving plate and serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.1 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1414 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
