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                    Asparagus With Toasted Pine Nuts

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      Lb.           fresh asparagus
  3      Tbsp.         pine nuts
                       Lemon Vinaigrette:
    1/4  C.            olive oil
  1      Tbsp.         fresh lemon juice
  1      Clove         garlic -- mashed to paste
    1/2  Tsp.          dried oregano -- crumbled
    1/2  Tsp.          dried basil -- crumbled
    1/2  Tsp.          salt
                       ground pepper

Step one: Remove tough ends from asparagus, rinse;
drain. Steam covered until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
Drain. Step two: Toast pine nuts in dry small heavy skillet
over medium heat, tossing frequently, until golden brown. Set
aside. Step three: Heat vinaigrette in medium saucepan over
medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes. Toss asparagus with
dressing. Place asparagus on serving dish; sprinkle with pine
nuts. Let stand, until serving time, at room temperature.
Makes 4 servings.


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