Baked Asparagus With Toasted Walnuts
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Nothing beats the rich taste of Asparagus after its been baked with the rustic flavor of walnuts and given a hint of lemon.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 tablespoon chopped walnuts
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1 tablespoon margarine, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoon walnut oil or olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper for asparagus and topping, to taste
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts on a cookie sheet and set aside. Spread asparagus on a separate cookie sheet; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and dot with margarine.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Before serving, spoon topping over asparagus and sprinkle with walnuts.