Lemon Almond Asparagus Recipe

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Linda Barry has a time-easing way to dress up fresh asparagus. The Yakima, Washington reader drizzles butter and lemon juice over the spears before topping them with almonds and lemon peel.

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Lemon Almond Asparagus Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Lemon peel strips, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, bring asparagus and 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, melt butter; stir in lemon juice. Drain asparagus; top with butter mixture, almonds and, if desired, lemon peel. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 72 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Almond Asparagus in Quick Cooking November/December 2002, p36