Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette

Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette

  • Prep Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 11 mins
  • Servings: 4

    • Ingredients

  • 1lbasparagus, fresh spears
  • 3tablespoonspine nuts
  • 1/4 cupolive oil
  • 1tablespoonlemon juice, fresh
  • 1clovegarlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonbasil, dried whole
  • 1/2 teaspoonoregano, dried whole
  • 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.

    • Reviews

  • “Wonderful recipe.I made it last night to go with a roasted chicken.I served the vinaigrette hot over hot asparagus, even the aroma was great.I used 2 cloves of garlic.I steamed the asparagus for about 4 minutes and they were thick stems (I like my asparagus still crisp).I am so glad I checked before posting the recipe – I picked up the identical one from the internet and was all excited about sharing it and here it was already posted. This is a really good way to serve asparagus.”

  • “My whole family just loves this recipe and we are having it again for easter. Sharon cant chef in the house”

  • “I have made this recipe several times starting last Easter (2001). It is wonderful. Very easy to make.”

  • “Easy and quick recipe. I substituted Sunflower Seeds for the Pine Nuts and it was very tasty.”

  • “I tried this tonight and thought it waa excellent.I do not have a steamer,so I just cooked the asparagus in salted water for about 5 minutes, then drained it and put the vinaigrette on it.It cooked so fast I was glad to serve it at room temperature.”

  • “Excellent”

  • “This is a great recipe. I tried this with company last night and everyone loved it.Just the right amount of lemon and garlic flavoring.We did not have the pine nuts, but it was great without.”

  • “All I heard was “YUM”.I cooked my asparagus in a grill basket lined with foil. When the spears were done I just poured the vinaigrette in and left it on the grill until it sizzled. I also added red onion. This is one of my top favorite asparagus recipes now…so easy, everything is on hand, and great flavor!”

  • “I’ve been making this dish for almost 20 years and am never tired of it.I serve it on top of mixed greens which goes great with the vinaigrette.”

  • “This is the best asparagus recipe ever!I let the basil, oregano, lemon juice, garic and olive oil sit combined for a bit to get the flavor mixed.Everyone I have made this for RAVES!”

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