ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

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Make and share this Asparagus With Toasted Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dominick and Amanda

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs asparagus
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil.
  • Snap off and discard the ends of the asparagus. Cut trimmed asparagus spears on a diagonal into 2-inch-long pieces.
  • Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat asparagus dry with paper towels.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted (abour 3 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat oil and garlic together in a large skillet over medium heat until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minute Add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in almonds. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

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