Asparagus with Pine Nuts
By quickly sauteeing the asparagus and adding pine nuts to the mix, each bite of this delicious side dish is all about crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 1 lb. asparagus trimmed and cut in thirds
- 1/8 tsp. salt to taste
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the pine nuts and toast them in the oil for 1 - 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned (watch them carefully – they burn quickly!).
- Add the asparagus and stir-fry it for 3 - 5 minutes until it is tender crisp. Season it with salt and black pepper.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 3mg
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