Pan Charred Asparagus with Toasted Almonds
Charred asparagus tossed with lemon juice and toasted walnuts. Great quick and easy side dish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound asparagus cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil (walnut oil, or olive oil works too)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons toasted walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Heat a heavy skillet (not nonstick) over high heat for 2 minutes.
- Spray pan with cooking spray, immediately add asparagus, shaking into a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes, without stirring.
- Once lightly charred, stir, and cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring occassionaly.
- Remove from heat.
- Toss the asparagus in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add lemon juice and walnuts, stirring to coat.
- Serve immediately
Notes
Adapted from Cooking Light
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 83mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
