Lemon Almond Asparagus
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
Instructions
- 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 lemon peel if desired.
Notes
72 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
