Asparagus Amandine

Excellent side dish recipe from Southern Living

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

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.