Asparagus with toasted pine nuts & lemon vinaigrette Recipe

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Asparagus with toasted pine nuts & lemon vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

1	lbs	Asparagus, fresh spears
3	tbsp	Pine nuts
1/4	cup	Olive oil
1	tbsp	Lemon juice, fresh
1		Clove garlic, crushed
1/2	tsp	Salt
1/2	tsp	Basil, dried whole
1/2	tsp	Oregano, dried whole
		Pepper, freshly ground

Procedures:

1	Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2	Remove scales from stalks with knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
3	Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water; cover and steam 4-5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender.
4	Transfer to a serving platter.
5	Sautee pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes, until browned.
6	Set aside.
7	Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a wire whisk to blend.
8	Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
9	Pour over asparagus.
10	Sprinkle with pine nuts.
11	Let stand to room temperature before serving.