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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Excellent side dish recipe from Southern Living Ingredients:
2 lbs fresh asparagus |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/4 cup sliced almonds |
2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover in a large skillet 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
2. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Add asparagus and red bell pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.
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