Asparagus with Cranberries and Pine Nuts

Asparagus with Cranberries and Pine Nuts
Asparagus with Cranberries and Pine Nuts might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 222 calories, 4g of protein, and 18g of fat each. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of asparagus, cranberries, pine nuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 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 Score50
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