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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (264g) Recipe makes 2 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 pinch black peppercorns
Calories 204
Calories from Fat 152		(74%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 16.9g	26%
	Saturated Fat 2.2g	11%
	Monounsaturated Fat 10.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 911mg		37%
Potassium 561mg		16%
Total Carbohydrate 11.8g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 4.9g	19%
	Sugars 3.5g
Protein 6.2g		12%
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By: ~Rita~
Mar 26, 2007

Fresh asparagus seasoned with lemon, garlic and garnished with pine nuts. Dijon is the historical capital of the province of Burgundy know for the mustard and wine.

SERVES 2 -4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil (try hazelnut oil)
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch black peppercorns, freshly cracked
1 lb asparagus spear, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1
In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
2
Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
3
Toss asparagus with enough lemon vinaigrette to lightly coat. Arrange asparagus on serving platter .

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From: sugarpea

On Jan 26, 2008

Made for Mother's Day. Great that it can be made in advance. and everyone liked it.

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From: Midwest Maven

On Jun 17, 2007

We really enjoyed aspargus this way. The dressing was light and refreshing! Thanks Rita, made this for ZWT3.

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From: *Bellinda*

On Sep 4, 2009

This was so delicious. The flavors all go together so well. I roasted my asparagus instead of blanching. Everything else I followed exactly. I will definately make my asparagus like this again. Made for Veg*n swap.

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From: Dreamer in Ontario

On May 15, 2008

This is so good! I made this for last nights dinner and prepared it exactly as written. The tang of the lemon with the garlic and thyme was a perfect complement to the asparagus.

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