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Almond Asparagus Recipe

100% would make again

If you love asparagus, this dish is perfect for you. The almonds adds a bit of crunch to the recipe.—Helen Manhart, Neola, Iowa

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4-6 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs, garlic and dill; saute until crumbs are golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in the almonds and cheese. Set aside.
Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Drain; heat with remaining butter. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spoon asparagus into a serving dish and top with the reserved crumb mixture. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 143 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 151 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Almond Asparagus published in Country Woman March/April 1991, p35