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Brown Butter Asparagus With Almonds
Brown butter asparagus with almonds is the best twist on one of my favorite sides! It has amazing texture and nutty, caramelized flavor in each bite.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
Brown Butter Almond Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay the asparagus in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil. Salt and pepper. Roast for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
- In a medium sized skillet add the butter over medium high heat. Whisk until it starts to brown and foam. Add the almonds.
- Toss the cooked asparagus in the butter sauce and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1212IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1212IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.