Asparagus Amandine

This impressive side dish is easy and quick to prepare. For a weeknight, or for guests, it comes together really quickly.

Step: 1

Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced almonds; stir gently and shake the skillet until almonds are lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning. Set almonds aside.

Step: 2

Add butter and olive oil to the same skillet. Swirl skillet until butter is melted and combined with the oil, about 1 minute. Add asparagus spears and season with salt and pepper. Move asparagus around the skillet, gently stirring and turning until tender-crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.

Step: 3

Add bread crumbs to the remaining butter and oil in the warm skillet. Stir until slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step: 4

Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked asparagus, place browned bread crumbs on top, and garnish with toasted almonds.

Per Serving: 110 calories; protein 3.6g; carbohydrates 7.7g; fat 8.1g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 65.9mg.

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