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Almond-Parmesan Asparagus

Name: Almond-Parmesan Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; 2 teaspoons butter or margarine; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; Dash ground nutmeg, if desired; 2 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed; 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper (1/2 medium); 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

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Total 20 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 8

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Sliced almonds and a dash of nutmeg add woodsy notes to this cheese and asparagus side dish.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated May 7, 2009

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Dash ground nutmeg, if desired
2 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper (1/2 medium)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps

1

In 8-inch skillet, cook almonds over medium-low heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from skillet; set aside.
2

In same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. With wire whisk, stir in flour until blended. Stir in half-and-half, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
3

In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, place asparagus; add 1/2 cup water. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, adding bell pepper during last minute of cooking; drain.
4

On large serving platter, arrange asparagus and bell pepper. Spoon sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese and almonds.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

tip 1
Look for fresh asparagus that is bright green with firm, unopened tips. To trim, snap off the tough ends where they break naturally. If desired, use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer layer of the spears.

Nutrition Information

80 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 5g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 80

Calories from Fat: 40

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 7%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 11%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 10mg; 4%

Sodium: 110mg; 5%

Potassium: 180mg; 5%

Total Carbohydrate: 5g; 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 5%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 4g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 25%; 25%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;