Asparagus With Toasted Pine Nuts& Lemon Vinaigrette

* Exported from MasterCook *

Asparagus With Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette

Recipe By : LSS Collection
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Side Dishes- Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound Asparagus
3 tablespoons Pine nuts
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 clove Garlic -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Freshly ground pepper

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.

Toast 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.

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