Easy Elegant Asparagus

Name: Easy Elegant Asparagus
Ingredients: 1 lb. Fresh asparagus; 1 1/2 Tbsp Pine nuts; 2 Tbsp Melted butter; 3 tsp Balsamic vinegar; to taste Salt (optional); to taste Pepper (optional)

March 28, 2002 Dorothy W. - Veg Entertaining

About

This dish is a is a harmonious combination of four delicious flavours! A great accompaniment to omelets, frittatas, fish or pasta.

Ingredients

Fresh asparagus		1 lb.
Pine nuts		1 1/2 Tbsp
Melted butter		2 Tbsp
Balsamic vinegar		3 tsp
Salt (optional)		to taste
Pepper (optional)		to taste

Directions

Wash the asparagus and snap off the tough ends.
Steam or cook them in a small amount of boiling water for 3- 6 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the age and thickness of the spears.
While the asparagus cooks, heat oven to 350 F. Toast the pine nuts on a baking sheet for 2 – 3 minutes. Watch very carefully to prevent burning.
In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and vinegar. When the asparagus is ready, drain and arrange on a serving platter.
Drizzle butter sauce on top and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
Serve immediately. Add pepper and salt to individual taste.

Editor’s Note

The above feature photo is a stock image chosen because it closely resembles how the final product should look. It does however, look like the asparagus in the photo may have been grilled. You can do this if you like. Check out The Stay at Home Chef for instructions.