ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS

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This side will please the palates of everyone-even those who generally don't care for asparagus. I look forward to spring each year so I can make this tasty side dish.-Eileen Bechtel, Wainwright, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute almonds in 1 teaspoon of oil until lightly browned; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus in the remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the water, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain. Sprinkle with lemon juice; top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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