You'll love this quick and easy asparagus side dish!
Sautéed Asparagus with Toasted Almonds
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Prep:
20 min. -
Cook:
10 min. -
Serves:
4
Recipes
Recipe tags: vegetable base, easy difficulty, side, vegetarian, skillet
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 lb | fresh asparagus |
| 1 Tbsp | extra-virgin olive oil |
| coarsely ground fresh pepper to taste | |
| 2 Tbsp | warm water |
| 1 tsp | Better Than Bouillon® Seasoned Vegetable Base (Reduced Sodium) |
| ¼ cup | sliced almonds, toasted |
Directions
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1
Rinse and trim asparagus ends. Using a vegetable peeler, lightly peel each asparagus spear.
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2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; season with pepper. Cook 2 - 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
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3
In a small bowl, whisk together water and Vegetable Base until base dissolves; set aside.
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4
Reduce heat under skillet to low; stir in dissolved base, cover and simmer 2 - 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
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5
Sprinkle asparagus with toasted almonds, serve.
*Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Cook asparagus just until tender and still a brilliant green.