Asparagus with Cashew Butter

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Submitted by: Joan G.	Country: Canada
Quantity: 4 servings	Preparation time: 0:05 hr. Cooking time: 0:07 hr.
Specialties: Quick & Easy, Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 lb	fresh asparagus	1 kg
4 tbsp	butter	60 g
2 tsp	lemon juice	10 mL
1/4 tsp	marjoram leaves	1 mL
1/4 cup	salted cashews, coarsely chopped	40 g

Prepare asparagus. Snap or cut off tough ends. If desired, peel stalks to remove scales. Rinse well.

In a wide frying pan, bring 1 in/2.5 cm water to a boil over high heat, then add asparagus. Cook for about 7 minutes.

In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Add lemon juice, marjoram, and cashews and simmer for 2 minutes.

Pour cashew butter over hot, drained asparagus.