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A pretty white platter filled with Grandma's Asparagus with Breadcrumbs.
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ASPARAGUS WITH BREADCRUMBS

Asparagus with Breadcrumbs is fresh springtime asparagus covered with the wonderful texture of breadcrumbs lightly flavored with onion and lemon.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Vegetable - Side Dish, vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds asparagus trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup dehydrated minced onions
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast, occasionally stirring until lightly browned.
  • Add in the dehydrated onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Continue stirring until lightly fragrant.
  • Add the lemon zest and toast for an additional 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl, and wipe out the skillet.
  • Add the remaining butter and oil to the skillet over medium heat and add the trimmed asparagus. Toss the asparagus to coat and season with the remaining salt and pepper stirring occasionally.
  • Cover and allow the asparagus to cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Uncover and add lemon juice to the asparagus, tossing lightly.
  • Remove the asparagus to a platter and top with the seasoned breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Not indented for freezing as the consistency of the asparagus will become mushy when thawed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1378IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg