Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         to 1 1/4 lb fresh asparagus
   1      cup           water
   2      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
     1/4  cup           diced pimento
   1      tablespoon    toasted pine nuts

Preparation:

Rinse asparagus and snap off tough ends. In a large skillet, bring to a boil and add asparagus. Cover and steam asparagus until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with lime juice; garnish with pimento and pine nuts. Serve warm or chilled.