LEMONY ASPARAGUS WITH PINE NUTS AND PARMESAN

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds asparagus (2 bunches), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon thinly sliced lemon zest
• 1 ounce Parmesan, shaved

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the pine nuts and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and Parmesan.

By Charlyne Mattox,  May 2012