Pesto Asparagus

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound medium asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped

¼ cup pesto sauce, homemade or store-bought

½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons pine nuts or roasted peanuts

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add asparagus and sauté until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in Pesto and balsamic vinegar and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle with pine nuts (or roasted peanuts) and serve immediately.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥦Vegetable Side Dish

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍽️Dinner Party📆Everyday

Season🌸Spring

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m