Veg Grill: Lemony Asparagus With Pine Nuts

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Lemony Asparagus With Pine Nuts

 

Recipe By : The Vegetarian Grill by Andrea Chesman, page 16

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Grilling Side Dishes

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/4 pounds asparagus -- trimmed

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons pine nuts

1/2 lemon -- Juice of

 

SERVES 4

 

Plain asparagus, lightly coated with olive oil and grilled, is sweet and

delicious. Adding the tang of lemon and the buttery crunch of pine nuts

elevates the dish to a celebration of spring.

 

1. Prepare a medium fire in the grill.

 

2. Place the asparagus in a shallow dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the

olive oil on top and toss to coat.

 

3. Grill the asparagus, turning occasionally, until tender, about 8

minutes. Remove from the grill and keep warm.

 

4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small pan over low

heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, just until the nuts begin to

turn brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, then pour over the

asparagus. Serve at once.

 

Variations: This is also an excellent treatment for broccoli spears, long

green beans, and long, thin carrots or carrot sticks.

 

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