Asparagus With Toasted Almonds Recipe #330306
The almonds give a nice crunch to this recipe.
30 min | 10 min prep
SERVES 8
- 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
- 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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