Asparagus with Cranberries and Pine Nuts

Asparagus with Cranberries and Pine Nuts
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Asparagus with Cranberries and Pine Nuts a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 222 calories, 4g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegan diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. A mixture of salt, cranberries, pine nuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
Break off or trim the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Set the spears aside.
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2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the pine nuts, cranberries, and salt. Cook and stir until the pine nuts start to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
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3
Add the asparagus spears and cook, adding a little more olive oil if needed, until stalks are bright green and tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
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4
Serve on a platter with the cranberries and nuts spooned over the top of the asparagus.
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DifficultyEasy
Ready In20 m.
Servings4
Health Score49
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