Asparagus with Lemon, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan

Ingredients
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 ounce Parmesan, grated or shredded

Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350*F.  Spread pine nuts on baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.  

2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Add asparagus and 14 teaspoon each salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.  Add pine nuts and toss to combine.  Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon zest and parmesan.  

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Comments
This recipe is from What Megan’s Making and it was yummy.  It’s a nice, simple way to prepare asparagus but it packs a great flavor punch.