Ingredients
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1/4 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes in Oil
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1 bunch White AsparagusGreen asparagus also works
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a pinch Sugar
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1/4 cup Pine Nuts
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optional garnish Fresh Parmesan Cheese
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garnish Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
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optional garnish Fresh Basil
Directions
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What is the difference between white asparagus and green asparagus?White asparagus is actually my favorite vegetable. White asparagus is thicker than green Asparagus and gets its white coloring due to the fact that it grows entirely underground with no sun. White asparagus is sweeter and less bitter than green asparagus. |
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Preheat the oven to 430°F/221°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. |
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Toast the Pine NutsToast the pine nuts for approx. 1 minute in a pan on medium-high heat - with no oil or butter - just dry. Remove immediately. Roasting the pine nuts allows the delicious nutty flavor to come out more. |
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Roast the AsparagusCut the ends of the asparagus off. ormally there is no need to peel the skin off green asparagus but white asparagus has a thicker wooden-like skin which needs peeling, so peel the end stalks to remove the woody textured skin. Lay flat on the baking sheet. Sprinkle sugar sparingly over the white apseragus - this removes the bitterness. Dice the sun-dried tomatoes and add. Drizzle olive oil (or some of the oild from the sun-dried tomatoes jar) over the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts. Bake for 12-15 minutes. |
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Garnish SuggestionsServe the asparagus immediately with drizzled balsamic vinegar. Great additional garnish pairings are spring or green onions, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh chopped basil. |
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Suggested risotto rice and orzo pasta recipes with white asparagus or green asparagusYou make also like my risotto rice with asparagus recipe: How to Make Velvety Risotto with Green Asparagus, and my orzo pasta with asparagus recipe: Stovetop Orzo Pasta with Roasted Green Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes. |
