Asparagus Almondine

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon almonds (slivered or sliced)
• 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed of tough ends
• 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 place almonds in med skillet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. cook over med-high heat, stirring frequently about 5 minutes till golden. set aside.
• 2 in a small cup, blend cornstarch into 1 tbsp chicken broth, set aside.
• 3 add asparagus and remaining chicken broth to the skillet containing the almonds. bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 4 minutes.
• 4 remonve asparagus carefully to serving plate. cover to keep warm. (they will continue cooking). into the skillet, stir in cornstarch mixture, lemon peel, and pepper. stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes till sauce is slightly thickened.
• 5 gently pour sauce over asparagus and garnish with additional slivered almonds and fresh lemon wedges.