asparagus with toasted pine nuts & lemon vinaigrette

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17 Pinches
cordova, TN
Updated on Dec 29, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 - garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 - freshly ground black pepper

How To Make asparagus with toasted pine nuts & lemon vinaigrette

  • Step 1
    Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Step 2
    Remove scales from stalks with knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
  • Step 3
    Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water; cover and steam 4-5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender.
  • Step 4
    Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Step 5
    Sautee pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes, until browned.
  • Step 6
    Set aside.
  • Step 7
    Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a wire whisk to blend.
  • Step 8
    Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
  • Step 9
    Pour over asparagus.
  • Step 10
    Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Step 11
    Let stand to room temperature before serving.

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