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Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lem




Source of Recipe


chef2chef






List of Ingredients



• 2 pounds asparagus
  
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
  
• 1/2 cup olive oil
  
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• freshly ground pepper
  






Instructions



1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water. Cover and steam 4 to 5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving platter.
   
   
2. Toast pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Set aside.
   
   
3. Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan, stir with a wire whisk to blend. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
   
4. Let stand to room temperature before serving.
   
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 servings