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Asparagus With Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette

A home-style Asparagus With Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette made with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Garlic Crushed, and Salt. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 1 clove
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Snap off tough ends of asparagus.

2. 2

   Remove scales from stalks with knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.

3. 3

   Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water; cover and steam 4 to 5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender.

4. 4

   Toast pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Set aside.

5. 5

   Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a wire whisk to blend.

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.