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Asparagus Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 18 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 18 Minutes
Servings: 1
Toss with cooked pasta, or spread on crostini and top with chopped tomatoes and bacon.
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
2. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Coarsely chop asparagus.
3. Process asparagus, cheese, and remaining ingredients in a food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
By RecipeOfHealth.com