Description
A delightful spring dish celebrating fresh asparagus sautéed with toasted almonds and garlic, finished with a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse and trim the asparagus.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Stir in the sliced almonds and toast for another 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy every bite.
Notes
For a different nutty twist, substitute almonds with chopped walnuts or pecans. Make ahead by prepping asparagus a few hours prior to serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg