Asparagus and Roasted Pine Nuts in Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

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Asparagus and Roasted Pine Nuts in Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

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(3 votes) 5 3

This delicious asparagus recipe is healthy and easy to cook! The roasted pine nuts and lemon vinaigrette bring out amazing seasoned citrus flavors. Serve this lovely vegetable side dish for dinner or at a barbecue!

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Time needed

10 min preparation + 10-15 min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears
  • 3 Tbs. pine nuts
  • 1/4 C. olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper, freshly ground

Directions

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

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