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Roasted Browned Butter Asparagus with Almonds

Roasted asparagus gets a leg up on the basic side dish with a drizzle of nutty browned butter and the crunch of buttery marcona almonds. Make this easy yet elegant asparagus with almonds for weeknight dinners and holiday gatherings alike.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus , trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup Marcona almonds , chopped*
  • Juice of half of a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon , chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil, coating spears evenly, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 8-10 minutes—depending on thickness of spears—or until tender.
  2. While the asparagus cooks, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and stir frequently until the butter begins to turn light brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice and tarragon.
  3. Toss the asparagus with butter and almonds and serve.

Notes

  • *Use buttery marcona almonds from Spain for a smoother, more mellow bite compared to regular almonds. 
  • Use buttery marcona almonds from Spain for a smoother, more mellow bite compared to regular almonds. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 369mg (15%) Potassium 344mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1195IU (24%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 369mg 15%
Potassium 344mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1195IU 24%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.