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Italian Roasted Asparagus With Walnuts and Parmesan cheese

A quick side dish that can be adapted in so many ways. Try a different combination of citrus, nuts and cheese, such as orange zest, pistachio and Pecorino. For a cheeseless version, try lime zest, almonds and fine shredded coconut.

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By Betsy Nelson | April 2013

Makes four servings

Ingredients

1 tbs. olive oil
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Zest of one lemon
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil and arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Mix the garlic, lemon zest, chopped walnuts, shredded cheese, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the cheese and nut mixture over the asparagus and bake until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Betsy Nelson