Asparagus With Pine Nuts

This is great on an antipasto plate.

Trim tough ends off asparagus.

Cook in small amount of boiling water until tender-crisp , approx 4 minutes.

Drain and plunge into ice water for a few minutes.

Drain well and cut into 2 inch lengths , set aside.

Im small frypan , toast pine nuts until evenly browned , shaking pan frequently.

Remove from pan and cool.

Whisk together oil , lemon juice , garlic , sugar , oregano , basil , salt and pepper and pour over cool asparagus.

Let stand about 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with the pine nuts.

fresh asparagus, pine nuts, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, sugar, dried oregano, fresh basil, salt and pepper