Asparagus With Walnuts, Parmesan and Brown Butter

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus (about 3/4 pound), ends trimmed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, preferably lemon thyme
• 1 ounce Parmesan, finely grated (1/4 cup)
• Kosher salt, as needed
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    170 calories; 15 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 5 grams protein; 27 milligrams cholesterol; 199 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings.

Preparation

1. Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the foam has subsided and the butter turns a deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Take care that it doesn’t burn.) Stir in the nuts and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon nut mixture over warm asparagus and serve at once.

10 minutes