Gourmet Sautéed Asparagus, Green Peas, Leeks & Pine Nuts

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 large leek (white and light green only), thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil (or 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and fresh cracked pepper
• Optional: shaved parmesan or crumbled goat cheese

Directions

1. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet. Add sliced leeks with a pinch of salt. Cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
3. Add asparagus and sauté 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
4. Stir in peas and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Reduce heat and add lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, thyme, and pine nuts.
6. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper.
7. Finish with shaved parmesan or goat cheese if desired.