Roasted Asparagus With Pine Nuts

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Spread pine nuts in a small baking pan and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer to a small bowl to cool.

4. 4

   Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.

5. 5

   Snap off the tough ends of asparagus.

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   Toss the asparagus with shallot, oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.

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   Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet with sides.

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   Roast, turning twice, until the asparagus is tender and browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, bring vinegar and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-high heat.

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    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes.

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    To serve, toss the asparagus with the reduced vinegar and sprinkle with the pine nuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.