Asparagus With Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb asparagus, fresh spears 3 tbsp pine nuts 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp basil, dried whole 1/2 tsp oregano, dried whole 1 pepper, freshly ground
Recipe
Preparation
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water; cover and steam 4-5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving platter. Sautee pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes, until browned. Set aside. Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a wire whisk to blend. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Let stand to room temperature before serving.
Servings:
4
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