*  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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