Asparagus Amandine
"Excellent side dish recipe from Southern Living"
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
directions
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover in a large skillet 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
- Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Add asparagus and red bell pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.
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Reviews
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This was delicious!!! What's not to love asparagus and almonds. Made this for Fall PAC 2012 and definately will make this again. I followed the recipe only cutting down a little on the butter. Thank you for posting.
