Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter
Elevate your side dish game with this elegant recipe for Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter, a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Tender, vibrant green asparagus is expertly steamed to preserve its delicate flavor and nutrients, then crowned with a rich almond butter sauce that’s bursting with nutty, garlicky goodness. Sautéed sliced almonds lend a satisfying crunch, while a hint of fresh lemon juice adds a bright finish to this buttery masterpiece. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a stunning side for holiday gatherings. Delightfully fresh and irresistibly flavorful, this recipe turns humble asparagus into a show-stopping culinary treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears and rinse them under cold water.
In a medium-sized pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium heat. Place a steaming basket into the pot, making sure the water does not touch the bottom of the basket.
Add the asparagus to the steaming basket, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender but still bright green.
While the asparagus is steaming, prepare the almond butter sauce. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced almonds to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the almonds are golden and fragrant.
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to avoid burning the garlic.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Transfer the steamed asparagus to a serving platter and drizzle the almond butter sauce evenly over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Steamed Asparagus with Almond Butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1080 mg | 23% | |
*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.
