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		Asparagus Pesto
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: Makes 6 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 1 | lb. | asparagus | 
						
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								| 1/4 | cup | pine nuts | 
						
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								| 2 or 3 | cloves | medium garlic | 
						
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								| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | 
						
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								| 1/2 | cup | extra-virgin olive oil | 
						
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								| 2 | ounces | freshly grated Parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 2/3 cup) | 
						
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			Directions:
			Have a bowl of ice water ready.  Trim woody ends from asparagus.  Cut asparagus stalks crosswise into 2-inch pieces, reserving tips.    
In a steamer set over boiling water, steam the asparagus stalks, covered 4 minutes.  Add reserved asparagus tips and steam, covered, until just tender, about 1 minute.    
Immediately transfer asparagus to ice water to stop cooking.  Drain asparagus well in a colander and pat dry.    
In a food processor, pulse pine nuts and garlic with salt until finely chopped.  Add asparagus and oil and pulse until asparagus is coarsely chopped.  Transfer pesto to a large bowl and stir in Parmigiano-reggiano.  
		 
	
	
	
	
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	Charlestown Mini-super Recipes
	https://www.charlestownminisuper.com/Recipes/Detail/4008/