Pistachio-Crusted Asparagus

A pistachio crust adds nutty, sweet flavor to thick asparagus spears in this easy side dish recipe that's so easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 large eggs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shelled pistachio nuts
• 2 pounds thick asparagus, shaved using a vegetable peeler

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place pistachio nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a plate.

Step 2

Beat eggs with water in a shallow bowl. Roll asparagus in the egg wash, then in ground nuts. Place on a wire rack set on a sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) while pistachio crust sets, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes.