Best 11 Asparagus With Pine Nuts Recipes

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Asparagus with pine nuts is a classic spring dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of the sweet asparagus and the nutty pine nuts is simply irresistible, and the dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course. There are many different recipes for asparagus with pine nuts, but they all share a few key ingredients: asparagus, pine nuts, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Some recipes also add cheese, cream, or lemon juice. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

FIVE-INGREDIENT GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PECORINO AND PINE NUTS



Five-Ingredient Grilled Asparagus with Pecorino and Pine Nuts image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches green pencil asparagus
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup grated Pecorino-Romano, plus extra for garnish
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place a cooling rack upside down on the grill.
  • Toss the asparagus with 1/3 cup of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus, turning often to ensure even charring, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Pecorino-Romano, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper to a bowl and mix to combine. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil to form an emulsion.
  • Arrange the asparagus on a serving plater. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with the pine nuts and more Pecorino.

TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. , Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 1/2 lbs asparagus
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread pine nuts in a small baking pan and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.
  • Snap off the tough ends of asparagus.
  • Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  • Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet with sides.
  • Roast, turning twice, until the asparagus is tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes.
  • To serve, toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar and sprinkle with the pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.4, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 173.6, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4.9

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PINE NUTS, PARMESAN AND BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Roasted Asparagus is a welcome side dish that's ready in minutes....perfect for weeknight dinners.

Provided by Kellie

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted)
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Break off the woody ends of the asparagus and place in a large bowl.
  • Toss the asparagus with the olive oil to coat.
  • Spread the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Roast in the oven for 10 minutes or until tender.
  • While the asparagus is roasting, pour the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Stirring constantly, cook the vinegar until reduced by half. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Transfer the asparagus to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and parmesan cheese.
  • Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the asparagus and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 648 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASPARAGUS WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Asparagus With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gallopin Gael

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese (Grated)

Steps:

  • Prepare asparagus by snapping off tough ends and rinsing under cool water. Steam until bright green and still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss in olive oil and sprinkle with lemon, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with pinenuts and Parmesan cheese.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO, PINE NUTS AND SHAVED PARMESAN



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 medium-thick asparagus spears (about 2 pounds), trimmed and peeled
5 slices prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the asparagus, prosciutto, Parmesan and pine nuts in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper (light on the salt, as prosciutto and Parm are salty). Toss together all the ingredients to evenly incorporate.
  • Bake until the prosciutto and cheese are crisp, about 12 minutes.

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS



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Toasted pine nuts add crunch to this combo of fettuccine and asparagus.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 pound fettuccine (or other thick-stranded pasta)
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into thirds
4 ounces creamy goat cheese log, broken into pieces
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions, adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain.
  • Return pasta, asparagus, and reserved pasta water to the pot. Toss with goat cheese, mustard, dill, and toasted pine nuts. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g

ASPARAGUS RAVIOLI WITH PANCETTA AND PINE NUTS



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Ravioli tossed with asparagus, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and pancetta creates a delicious meal. The lemon juice and olive oil drizzle provide a light, fresh taste.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package BUITONI Refrigerated Three Cheese Asparagus Ravioli (18 oz.)
2 cups 2-inch asparagus tip pieces
2 to 4 ounces diced pancetta (about 1/2 to 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese (5 oz.)
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • PREPARE pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and place in large serving bowl.
  • HEAT large skillet over medium-high heat; add pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add to pasta.
  • COMBINE lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in small bowl; drizzle over pasta. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PINE NUTS



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Warm asparagus in a brightly flavored sauce with prosciutto and pine nuts. Quick, easy, and flavorful!

Provided by CAKEPRO

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the prosciutto, garlic, and pine nuts in the melted butter until the garlic is fragrant and the nuts begin to turn brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Bring a pot filled with lightly salted water to boil. Gently boil the asparagus until the bright green and barely tender, about 3 minutes; drain. Add the asparagus to the prosciutto mixture and toss to mix evenly. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ASPARAGUS WITH CRANBERRIES AND PINE NUTS



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This is a quick, easy way to saute asparagus. The dish has a light flavor and makes a great accompaniment to Italian meals. I make this year-round, but we especially enjoy it on Thanksgiving.

Provided by JenM

Categories     Asparagus Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch asparagus
3 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup dried cranberries
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Break off or trim the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Set the spears aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the pine nuts, cranberries, and salt. Cook and stir until the pine nuts start to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the asparagus spears and cook, adding a little more olive oil if needed, until stalks are bright green and tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Serve on a platter with the cranberries and nuts spooned over the top of the asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 2.9 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

ASPARAGUS GRATIN



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Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Broil     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Asparagus     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 large)
4 slices firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup pine nuts (1 1/4 oz)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

Steps:

  • Butter a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow ceramic flameproof baking dish.
  • Cook asparagus in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, then transfer to baking dish and keep warm, tightly covered with foil.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add bread and pine nuts and cook, stirring, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add pepper, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing to combine.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Toss warm asparagus with mascarpone, remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
  • Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture evenly over asparagus. Broil 5 to 7 inches from heat until topping is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and firm, with tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
  • Trim the asparagus properly. Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this by snapping them off or using a sharp knife.
  • Cook the asparagus quickly. Asparagus is a delicate vegetable that cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it mushy, so be careful not to cook it for too long.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients you use, the better your asparagus dish will taste. Look for fresh asparagus spears, pine nuts that are not rancid, and a good quality olive oil.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to cook asparagus. Try different recipes and techniques to find the ones you like best.

Conclusion:

Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its high nutritional value and unique flavor, it's a great addition to any meal. Whether you're roasting it, grilling it, or sautéing it, there's sure to be an asparagus recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give asparagus a try. You won't be disappointed.

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