Asparagus with Almonds and Parmesan
Ingredients
| 2 lb fresh asparagus | ||
| 1/4 cup slivered almonds | ||
| 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded | ||
| vegetable cooking spray | ||
| 2 tbs butter, cut into small cubes |
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Break off tough ends of the asparagus and discard.
- Steam the asparagus for about 3 minutes or just until crisp tender.
- Plunge into cold water to stop the cooking.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the almonds and combine with the cheese.
- Coat a large baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
- Place the asparagus in the dish and sprinkle the almond mixture on top, then dot with the butter cubes.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the almond cheese mixture is golden.
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