Asparagus Pesto |
Tips: One serving idea is to spread the pesto on
crostini and top with chopped tomatoes.
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Prep Time: 18 min
Cook Time: 18 min
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Yield:2 1/2 cups
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INGREDIENTS: |
| 1 lb |
fresh asparagus |
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| 1/2 cup |
freshly grated Parmesan cheese |
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| 1/2 cup |
pine nuts |
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| 1/2 cup |
olive oil |
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| 1 |
garlic cloves |
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| 1 tbsp |
lemon juice |
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| 3/4 tsp |
salt |
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| DIRECTIONS: |
- Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
- Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process, drain. Coarsely chop asparagus.
- Process asparagus, cheese, and remaining ingredients in a food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
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