Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette
Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lemon Vinaigrette recipe
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
20 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
asparagus
fresh spears |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
pine nuts
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
crushed |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
basil
dried whole |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
oregano
dried whole |
|
|
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
asparagus
fresh spears |
|
| 45 | ml |
pine nuts
|
|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 15 | ml |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
crushed |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
basil
dried whole |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
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 to 5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender.
Transfer to a serving platter.
Sauté pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2 to 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 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Pour over asparagus.
Sprinkle with pine nuts. Let stand to room temperature before serving.
