Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         asparagus -- fresh spears
   3      tablespoons   pine nuts
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice -- fresh
   1      clove         garlic -- crushed
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      basil -- dried whole
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano -- dried whole
                        pepper -- freshly ground

Preparation:

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water; cover and steam 4-5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving platter. Sautee pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes, until browned. Set aside. Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a wire whisk to blend. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Let stand to room temperature before serving.