ASPARAGUS WITH FRESH HERBS

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus
10 fresh basil leaves
4 fresh mint leaves
Juice of 2 lemons
1 small bunch fresh chives
6 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Stand asparagus, tips up, in two inches of water and steam, covered, until still slightly al dente. Remove to a serving platter.
Meanwhile, make sauce. Combine basil, mint, lemon juice, chives, parsley, salt and pepper in blender or food processor. Add two tablespoons olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding more oil if necessary. You will probably need 3 to 4 tablespoons.
Correct seasonings and pour sauce over asparagus. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 624 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams