nutty asparagus

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 165.2
  • Total Fat: 16.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 3.6 g

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Introduction

This is a quick favorite at our house. It adds a little touch of special to our most hum drum meals! This is a quick favorite at our house. It adds a little touch of special to our most hum drum meals!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 lbs of fresh asparagus (can also use frozen)
    1 clove of garlic minced
    2 1/2 tsp of olive oil
    1 cup of pine nuts
    sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Wash and trim fresh asparagus. Place asparagus in boiling water for about 6 minutes. While asparagus is parboiling, heat olive oil in skillet. When oil is hot, add pine nuts and garlic. Stir until nuts are browned. Mix in asparagus and sautee over med heat until slightly browned. Serve hot or cold. Makes a great side to any vegan meal or we sometimes use it as the main dish. Makes about 6 - 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUSIANNA.