Asparagus Pesto

By á-29897

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed other recipe 1 1/3 c. diced
• 1/4 cup pine nuts other recipe left out
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Fill a skillet about 1 inch high with water and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes. Other recipe left raw

Combine pine nuts, garlic and salt in a food processor and mince finely. Add the asparagus, lemon juice and olive oil and mince finely. Add Parmesan and run machine just to combine. Makes 6 servings.