Asparagus with Almonds Side Dish
Friends, today I’ve got a simple one for you. As you know, it’s often the case that I gravitate towards easy recipes that offer a lot of wow factor. This just so happens to be one of those recipes. How to jazz up your veggies 101: add a little something, something. So, to make these already gorgeous Summer asparagus even more stellar, I added some crushed almonds. I already had some almonds in the grinder (I add ground almonds to salads, smoothies, muffins…) so I just needed to grind them up a touch and toss them in for the grilling. Right away, I knew that the pairing was going to taste soooo good. Those almonds started roasting in the grill pan and the smell they were creating was heavenly. I couldn’t wait to have a bite. The verdict? Superb! Try it, it’s eaaaaaasssssy 🙂
Asparagus with Almonds
Serves 4
1 pound of asparagus (o.45 kilograms)
1/4 cup of roughly chopped, crushed or ground almonds
3 Tablespoons of coconut oil
Pinch of pepper
- Wash asparagus thoroughly and pat dry. Remove the hard, fibrous ends if necessary.
- In a grill pan over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil.
- Add the almonds and let them roast for 2 minutes.
- Then add the asparagus to the grill pan. Move them around to get them coated with coconut oil and almonds.
- Cook for 8-9 minutes at medium heat.
- Transfer to serving dish and top with any almonds left in the pan.
- Enjoy a delicious side to your main meal!
Emily Smith, Editor of The Best of This Life, has been crafting lifestyle content and delicious recipes for over a decade. Featured on platforms like BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, and Chatelaine, she writes about family, food, home, and wellness, inspiring readers to live well and savour life's beauty. Based in Ottawa, she shares her adventures with her husband, two beautiful kids, and their mischievous cat, Zoro.
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this sounds really easy and yummy.. my kind of cooking ^^
Love asparagus and almonds are good too, so this could be a winner! 🙂
I love almonds and asparagus, but never thought of putting them together. And coconut oil would be a great change from EVOO, which is my staple. Thanks, Emily!
What a wonderful combination my friend 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Wow! This is a wonderful combination. Sounds really yummy.
That looks simply delicious!
I adore almonds sauteed with zucchini, but hadn’t thought to try them with asparagus. Thank you for the inspiration!
I love asparagus AND almonds… why haven’t I thought of this before!? Looks amazing, and now officially on my recipes to try out list!xx Here&Now
ohh you make asparagus look so good!
thanks for the love hon, following you now:)
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Obsessed with asparagus! Fabulous post, love! If you get a sec, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my latest post for LaurenConrad.com. xo
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Yum! Asparagus is one of my faves! This is a great way to make it more exciting!
Yum!
Oh wow, Emily, those asparagus look amazing!! I have to try this one! 🙂