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ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PINE NUTS
Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp Pine nuts
1 1/2 Lbs Asparagus
1 large Shallot, thinly sliced
2 Tsps Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 Tsp Salt, divided
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 Cup Balsamic vinegar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Spread pine nuts in small baking pan and toast in oven
7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to small bowl to cool.
3. Increase oven temp to 450° F. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Toss asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 Tsp salt and pepper.
4. Spread asparagus in single layer on large baking sheet. Roast, turning twice, until the tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, bring vinegar and remaining 1/8 Tsp salt to a simmer in small skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 Tbsp, about 5 minutes.
6. To serve, toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar and sprinkle with the pine nuts.
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