LEMON ALMOND ASPARAGUS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
5 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Lemon zest strips, optional

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mahir Pk
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I thought this dish was really good. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-almond sauce was really flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


John Campbell
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-almond sauce was really flavorful.


Grandma Mark
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I thought this dish was really good. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-almond sauce was really flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Amit Prena
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-almond sauce was really flavorful.


Ravi Dahit
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I thought this dish was really good. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-almond sauce was really flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Amy Farley
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-almond sauce was really flavorful.


XXXTENTACION Dior
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The lemon-almond sauce was really flavorful and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Ebraheem Ashraf
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This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The asparagus was tough and the lemon-almond sauce was bland.


Emmanuel Gurisha
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I thought this dish was just okay. The asparagus was a bit overcooked and the lemon-almond sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jake Pearce
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Clayton Turner
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up fresh asparagus and the lemon-almond sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Muhammad Yuonis
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This is one of my favorite asparagus recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love the bright, lemony flavor and the almonds add a nice crunch.


Livinus Nwibe
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon-almond sauce was to die for.


Parker Reedy
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lemon and almond flavors paired perfectly with the asparagus, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this again.