Lime-Honey Asparagus With Goat Cheese

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus-peeled,trimmed-halved lengthwise if thick

2 tablespoons pine nuts

1 tablespoon lime juice,plus the zest of 1 lime

2 teaspoons local honey

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 miutes.

Drain

Meanwhile, in a skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Set aside

In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, oil, honey, and salt util smooth.

Add the asparagus and toss well.

Top with goat cheese and toasted pine nuts before serving.

Time to prepare start to finish-25 minutes.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 7:57am