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Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lemon Vinai  
Yield: 4 servings  
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pound fresh asparagus spears  
/2 teaspoon salt  
tablespoond pine nuts  
/2 teaspoon dried whole basil  
/4 cup olive oil  
/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano  
tablespoon fresh lemon juice  
Pepper, freshly ground  
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clove garlic, crushed  
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.  
Sauté 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 for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Pour over  
asparagus. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Let stand to room temperature before serving.  
Per Serving: 185 Cal (78% from Fat, 9% from Protein, 14% from Carb); 4 g Protein; 17 g Tot Fat; 7 g  
Carb; 3 g Fiber; 34 mg Calcium; 2 mg Iron; 297 mg Sodium; 0 mg Cholesterol  
Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts and Lemon Vinai  
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