Asparagus with Toasted Walnut Butter

Name: Asparagus with Toasted Walnut Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams fresh asparagus; 6 Tbsps butter; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp walnut oil, if desired; 3 Tbsps finely chopped walnuts

Asparagus with Toasted Walnut Butter might be a good recipe to expand your side dish collection. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 138 calories, 3g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up walnuts, butter, salt, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Wash asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. In large skillet or Dutch oven, bring 1 inch of lightly salted water to a boil. Arrange asparagus spears evenly in skillet. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

Ingredients you will need

Asparagus

Water

Equipment you will use

Dutch Oven

Frying Pan

Drain.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, mix butter and walnuts. Cook over low heat until butter browns and walnuts are toasted, watching carefully to prevent butter from burning. Stir in oil and salt.

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Walnuts