Saturday, 11 May 2019

Roasted Asparagus with Pinoli Nuts


Ingredients:

one pound Asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parsley
zest of one lemon
salt and pepper to taste
lightly toasted pinoli nuts (pine nuts)


Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Trim the asparagus and place it on a parchment covered baking sheet.
Toss the asparagus with salt, pepper and olive oil.
Roast until the asparagus just begins to brown. This should take about ten minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the pinoli nuts, parsley, and lemon zest.
Remove the asparagus from the oven and toss it with the pinoli nut mixture.
Ready to serve and enjoy!