Sauteed Asparagus Recipe

Healthy, low in carbs, gluten-free, high in fiber, heavenly tasty, these are just some of the words we use when mentioning this amazing sauteed asparagus recipe. At less than 100 calories per serving and ready to eat at the dinner table in less than 20 minutes, you will be mad not to give this recipe a try!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus spears
• 5 tbsp butter (unsalted)
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup almonds (sliced)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash the asparagus spears, and break off the woody sections at the bottoms / ends.
2. 2Bring a pot of water (big enough to hold and cover the asparagus) to a boil over high heat on the stove.
3. 3Prepare a bowl of ice water big enough for the asparagus and set aside.
4. 4Place the asparagus into the boiling water, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are still crisp but slightly tender.
5. 5Immediately place the asparagus into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
6. 6Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
7. 7Place the asparagus into the butter, and saute for 1-2 minutes.
8. 8Squeeze in the juice from the lemon evenly over the asparagus.
9. 9Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10Sprinkle the almonds evenly into the skillet, and cook for an additional minute.
11. 11Place the asparagus on a serving plate, and top with the melted butter and toasted almonds from the pan.