Robin's Parmesan-Asparagus Spread

I adapted this recipe from one I saw on TV and my husband loved it! I like to serve this spread on oven-toasted Tuscan pane bread, first spread with a thin layer of cream or goat cheese, as a light lunch. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 pound frozen cut asparagus
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
• salt and pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons capers

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cut asparagus, and continue cooking until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the pistachios, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute longer.
2. Place the asparagus mixture into a blender or food processor. Add the Parmesan cheese and capers. Process until pureed. Cool before serving.