Pistachio Gratin of Asparagus

• 1 1/2 lbs. slender asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil or melted ghee
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 18 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 3 Tbs. fine dried bread crumbs
• 3 Tbs. ground pistachios
• 1 Tbs. vegetable oil or melted ghee
• 1 tsp. finely grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. salt

1. Coat shallow 2-quart gratin dish or baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Set aside.
3. In large skillet, bring half inch of water to a boil over high heat.
4. Add asparagus, cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer until just barely tender, about 3 minutes.
5. Drain and place in prepared dish.
6. Add lemon juice, 2 teaspoons oil or melted ghee, salt and pepper and toss well.
7. Arrange evenly.
8. Preheat broiler.
9. Make crumb topping: In small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pistachios, 1 tablespoon oil or melted ghee, lemon peel, ginger and salt.
10. Sprinkle evenly over asparagus.
11. Broil until crumbs are lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
12. Be careful not to burn topping.
13. Serve at once.

slender asparagus, lemon juice, vegetable oil, salt, freshly ground pepper, bread crumbs, ground pistachios, vegetable oil, lemon peel, ground ginger, salt

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/pistachio-gratin-of-asparagus/ (may not work)