Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          diagonally sliced asparagus
   2      tablespoons   low-calorie margarine
     1/4  cup           sliced almonds
                        fresh ground pepper
   1      dash          salt -- optional

Preparation:

Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes and drain. Melt the margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and saut‚ until the almonds are toasted, about 3 minutes. Top the asparagus with the almonds. Season with pepper and salt and serve. Serving size: 1/2 cup