Asparagus With Pine Nuts Recipe

Elevate your antipasto platter with this vibrant and flavorful asparagus dish! Perfectly tender-crisp asparagus spears are tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing and topped with crunchy toasted pine nuts. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or appetizer. Impress your guests with this sophisticated yet simple recipe!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 19 mins

Calories 170.5 kcal

Protein 5g

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Ingredients for Asparagus With Pine Nuts

1 lb fresh asparagus
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Asparagus With Pine Nuts

Trim the tough ends off 1 pound of asparagus.
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp but still bright green.
Immediately transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and maintain vibrant color. Let cool for a few minutes.
Drain the asparagus thoroughly and cut into 2-inch lengths. Set aside.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1/4 cup of pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until evenly golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Remove pine nuts from the skillet and let cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the cooled asparagus and gently toss to coat.
Let the asparagus marinate in the dressing for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator) to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Asparagus With Pine Nuts?

Asparagus With Pine Nuts takes about 29 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 19 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Asparagus With Pine Nuts?

Asparagus With Pine Nuts has approximately 170.5 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Asparagus With Pine Nuts?

The key ingredients for Asparagus With Pine Nuts are Fresh Asparagus, Pine Nuts, Olive Oil, Fresh Lemon Juice, Garlic, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.