Ingredients

• 1 pound to 1-1/4 pound fresh asparagus
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup diced pimento
• 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

Directions

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