Asparagus with Cranberries and Pine Nuts |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a quick, easy way to saute asparagus. The dish has a light flavor and makes a great accompaniment to Italian meals. I make this year-round, but we especially enjoy it on Thanksgiving. Ingredients:
1 bunch asparagus |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1/3 cup pine nuts |
1/3 cup dried cranberries |
1 pinch salt |
Directions:
1. Break off or trim the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Set the spears aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the pine nuts, cranberries, and salt. Cook and stir until the pine nuts start to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the asparagus spears and cook, adding a little more olive oil if needed, until stalks are bright green and tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Serve on a platter with the cranberries and nuts spooned over the top of the asparagus.
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