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Almond Asparagus

Name: Almond Asparagus
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4-6 servings

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 143 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Almond Asparagus

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