Asparagus With Toasted Walnut Butter |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A wonderful twist on asparagus. Do not use margerine, it will not give the same results. Only butter will give the great toasty flavor of this walnut butter Photo from Pillsbury 1999 Ingredients:
2 lb fresh asparagus |
6 tbl butter |
3 tbl finely chopped walnuts |
1 tbl walnut oil, if desired |
1/4 tsp salt |
Directions:
1. Wash asparagus; trim off tough ends
2. In a large skillet of Dutch oven bring 1 of water to a boil
3. Arrange asparagus evevly is skillet
4. Cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp tender
5. Drain
6. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, combine butter and walnuts, Cook over low heat until butter browns and walnuts are toasted, watching carefully to prevent butter from burning, Stir insalt and oil, if using
7. Arrange asparagus on a large serving platter. Top with walnut butter
8. Recipe can easily reduced by half
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