ASPARAGUS FOR DINNER

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 pound asparagus (6 to 8 medium spears per person)

Steps:

  • Cut away the lower 4th of the asparagus and peel the stalk. This way the entire spear is edible will cook more quickly and at the same rate.
  • Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a casserole or skillet large enough to accommodate the asparagus in one single flat layer.
  • Add the asparagus to the water, cover and quickly bring the water back to a boil. Uncover the skillet and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until the asparagus are just tender. They should be just cooked through but still with some crunch left it.
  • Serving suggestions: For 1 pound asparagus, melt 4 tablespoons butter and mash in 2 hard boiled eggs. Season to taste with salt, pepper and snipped fresh chives. Dip warm asparagus into the mixture and accompany with bread.
  • Serve asparagus at room temperature, either plain or dressed with vinaigrette and accompanied with goat cheese bruschetta.

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