Almond Asparagus

Elevate your side dish game with this quick and flavorful Almond Asparagus recipe! Tender, crisp asparagus spears are sautéed in a rich garlic butter and olive oil blend, then topped with crunchy toasted slivered almonds for a delightful contrast in texture. A bright splash of lemon juice brings a zesty freshness, while a hint of salt and freshly ground black pepper rounds out the flavors beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday meals. Packed with nutrients and naturally gluten-free, Almond Asparagus makes a delicious addition to any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh asparagus
• 50 grams slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash the asparagus thoroughly and trim the woody ends by snapping or cutting them off.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside in a small bowl.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Add the prepared asparagus to the skillet. Toss the asparagus in the garlic butter and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.

Step 5

Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the cooked asparagus. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 6

Toss everything gently to combine and warm through for another minute. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Transfer the almond asparagus to a serving plate and serve immediately as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	616.6 grams (616.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	711

Total Fat 62.10g	80%
Saturated Fat 17.80g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1197mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 32.80g	12%
Dietary Fiber 15.90g	57%
Total Sugars 9.10g
Protein 21.90g	44%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 239mg	18%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1414mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.9%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 16.9%