Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette

20 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

194 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	asparagus	fresh spears
3	tablespoons	pine nuts
1/4	cup	olive oil
1	tablespoon	lemon juice	fresh
1	each	garlic clove	crushed
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	basil	dried whole
1/2	teaspoon	oregano	dried whole
1	x	black pepper	freshly ground

Directions

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.

Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water; cover and steam 4-5 minutes or until 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 with pine nuts. Let stand to room temperature before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 140g

Amount per Serving

Calories 194 83% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g	28%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	11%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 298mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	11%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 4.0g	7%

Vitamin A	17%		Vitamin C	15%
Calcium	3%		Iron	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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