Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked Pistachio-Crusted Asparagus Be the first to rate & review! 2 Photos Asparagus rolled in ground pistachios and baked. This is to-die-for and no one else is doing it. Submitted by davebuoy Published on August 16, 2009 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 cups shelled pistachio nuts 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons water 2 pounds thick asparagus, shaved using a vegetable peeler salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Place pistachio nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a plate. 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. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) while pistachio crust sets, about 15 minutes. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 287 Calories 21g Fat 17g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 287 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 26% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 62mg 21% Sodium 201mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 7g 26% Total Sugars 6g Protein 14g 28% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 90mg 7% Iron 5mg 29% Potassium 752mg 16% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.