How To make Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinai

1 lb Asparagus, fresh spears
3 T Pine nuts
1/4 c Olive oil
1 T Lemon juice, fresh
1 Clove garlic, crushed
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Basil, dried whole
1/2 t Oregano, dried whole
Pepper, freshly ground 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.