Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus, fresh spears |
3 tablespoons pine nuts |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh |
1 clove garlic, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried whole |
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried whole |
pepper, freshly ground |
Directions:
1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Remove scales from stalks with knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
3. Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water; cover and steam 4-5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender.
4. Transfer to a serving platter.
5. Sautee pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes, until browned.
6. Set aside.
7. Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a wire whisk to blend.
8. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
9. Pour over asparagus.
10. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
11. Let stand to room temperature before serving.
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