Asparagus Amandine

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup almonds sliced
• 2 pounds asparagus fresh
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 2 tablespoons bell pepper diced red
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water to cover in a large skillet 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
2. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add almonds, and saut 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Add asparagus and red bell pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.