Side dishe for 4
Browned Butter Asparagus
Asparagus roasts while almonds brown in butter, then lemon, tarragon, salt, and pepper finish the dish.
$5.55for 4 servings
$1.39 per serving$5.55 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.55 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup marcona almonds
- juice of half of a lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast the asparagus for 12 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the almonds, and cook for 5 minutes until the butter is browned.
- Toss the roasted asparagus with the browned butter, almonds, lemon juice, lemon zest, and tarragon.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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