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Asparagus With Lavender, Pine Nuts and Bocconcini Recipe

Asparagus With Lavender, Pine Nuts and Bocconcini Recipe

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Asparagus With Lavender, Pine Nuts and Bocconcini

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs asparagus (left whole or sliced )
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp crushed hot pepper flakes (i omitted this ingredient)
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 tsp dried culinary lavender, finely ground (i forgot to grind the lavender but i think i liked it better not ground)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb fresh bocconcini , mozzarella balls quartered
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Lightly steam the asparagus for a few minutes, depending on how thick the stalks are then remove to a colander and set aside.
Heat up the olive oil in a saute pan on medium heat and lightly brown the garlic for 1 minute-just until it starts to give off an aroma.
Stir in the pine nuts and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the pine nuts are lightly toasted.
Stir in the asparagus and lavender and heat through 1-2 minutes longer until the asparagus is warmed and the lavender is fragrant.
Plate the asparagus mixture and garnish with salt, cracked black pepper, the bocconcini quarters, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	276.41 Kcal (1157 kJ)
Calories from fat	229.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.46g	39%
Cholesterol	13.61mg	5%
Sodium	224.29mg	9%
Potassium	381.22mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.11g	3%
Sugars	3.56g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.53g	14%
Protein	11.48g	23%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	17%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	40.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.54 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.75g	39%
Cholesterol	6.28mg	5%
Sodium	103.49mg	9%
Potassium	175.9mg	8%
Total Carbs	3.74g	3%
Sugars	1.64g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	14%
Protein	5.3g	23%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	17%
Iron	1.7mg	21%
Calcium	18.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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