Pistachio Gratin of Asparagus Recipe

Name: Pistachio Gratin of Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. slender asparagus, tough ends trimmed; 1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp. vegetable oil or melted ghee; 1/4 tsp. salt; ⅛ tsp. freshly ground pepper; 3 Tbs. fine dried bread crumbs; 3 Tbs. ground pistachios; 1 Tbs. vegetable oil or melted ghee; 1 tsp. finely grated lemon peel; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs. slender asparagus, tough ends trimmed
1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. vegetable oil or melted ghee
1/4 tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. freshly ground pepper
3 Tbs. fine dried bread crumbs
3 Tbs. ground pistachios
1 Tbs. vegetable oil or melted ghee
1 tsp. finely grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt

1
Coat shallow 2-quart gratin dish or baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Set aside.
3
In large skillet, bring half inch of water to a boil over high heat.
4
Add asparagus, cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer until just barely tender, about 3 minutes.
5
Drain and place in prepared dish.
6
Add lemon juice, 2 teaspoons oil or melted ghee, salt and pepper and toss well.
7
Arrange evenly.
8
Preheat broiler.
9
Make crumb topping: In small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pistachios, 1 tablespoon oil or melted ghee, lemon peel, ginger and salt.
10
Sprinkle evenly over asparagus.
11
Broil until crumbs are lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Be careful not to burn topping.
13
Serve at once.

289

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 1/2 lbs. slender asparagus, tough ends trimmed, 1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp. vegetable oil or melted ghee, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Gratin of Asparagus 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pistachio Gratin of Asparagus

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Variations & substitutions

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