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Asparagus Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Texaspapajohn / All my dishes 5 months ago Love the texture of this asparagus - slightly crunchy (definitely not mushy!) - and the hint of lemon flavor along with the olive oil and Parmesan. Prep:20m Cook:3m Servings:2	Texaspapajo
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Ingredients

1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb

2 Tbsp of the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon lemon zest - freshly grated lemon rind

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Prepare the asparagus by rinsing them thoroughly; break off any tough, white bottoms and discard.

Using a vegatable pealer remove the skin off the bottom 1/2 of the asparagus spears. This makes the whole spear edible.

Fill a medium sized saucepan half way with water, bring to a boil.

Add the asparagus and reduce heat slightly to a simmer.

Parboil the asparagus for exactly 3 minutes.

Drain the hot water.

While the asparagus are still hot, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon zest.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm or room temperature.

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theiris 5 months ago said:
Simple and lovely flavors. We grow asparagus so I welcome new ways to prepare it. Thanks, Mare

maureenlaw 5 months ago said:
Love fresh asparagus and this sounds like a winner! Thanks.

knoxcop 5 months ago said:
Really refreshing change of pace here for the asparagus. I love asparagus any old way!--Kn0x--

henrie 5 months ago said:
5 forks for you, love this one.

choclytcandy 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Ok, I just browsed through 573 recipes for asparagus...well, maybe just 400 recipes. You have won hands down for providing good instructions and a low-fat, flavorful side dish. I'm going to make this right now. I'll come back later and leave you some feedback. Thanks for posting.
UPDATE: I just made this. I steamed the asparagus in a convection steamer and I did not peel the stems (way too much work). They still taste wonderful with the addition of some seasoning salt. I used the juice and the zest of the lemon. Very nice, and I'm not a huge asparagus fan. Thanks again.

lilliancooks 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
I love the idea of adding grated parm! Love the photo too!

bakesalotsabo 1 month, 1 week ago said:
Asparagus Asparagus Asparagus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Will try

bluegrasscox 2 weeks, 6 days ago said:
This will be a hit in my house! Thanks!

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