Asparagus With Lavender, Pine Nuts and Bocconcini Recipe

Name: Asparagus With Lavender, Pine Nuts and Bocconcini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus (left whole or sliced); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon crushed hot pepper flakes (I omitted this ingredient); 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; ½ cup pine nuts; 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely ground (I forgot to grind the lavender but I think I liked it better not ground); ½ teaspoon sea salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 12 lb fresh bocconcini, mozzarella balls quartered; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 lbs asparagus (left whole or sliced)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon crushed hot pepper flakes (I omitted this ingredient)
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
½ cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely ground (I forgot to grind the lavender but I think I liked it better not ground)
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 lb fresh bocconcini, mozzarella balls quartered
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
Lightly steam the asparagus for a few minutes, depending on how thick the stalks are then remove to a colander and set aside.
2
Heat up the olive oil in a saute pan on medium heat and lightly brown the garlic for 1 minute-just until it starts to give off an aroma.
3
Stir in the pine nuts and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the pine nuts are lightly toasted.
4
Stir in the asparagus and lavender and heat through 1-2 minutes longer until the asparagus is warmed and the lavender is fragrant.
5
Plate the asparagus mixture and garnish with salt, cracked black pepper, the bocconcini quarters, lemon zest and lemon juice.
6
Enjoy!

4267

kcal

Calories

267

Fat

Carbs

393

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs asparagus (left whole or sliced), ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon crushed hot pepper flakes (I omitted this ingredient), 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Asparagus With Lavender, Pine Nuts and Bocconcini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus With Lavender, Pine Nuts and Bocconcini

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