“Mom, asparagus is my new favorite vegetable” ~Walt Anders

My kids eat their vegetables and they always have.  Yes, I am proud!  Walt’s previous favorite vegetable was believe it or not….broccoli!   There are only a few things my kids won’t eat… okra and pine nuts are the only things I can think of off the top of my head!

Anyway – I’m rambling…I just want to share a new recipe with you that caused Walt to move asparagus to the top of his favorites list.   My husband also told me after we scarfed down the asparagus:  “Audra, how much asparagus did you cook?  Next time double it please!”

Dressed Asparagus

Servings:  4-6     Prep Time:  5 minutes      Cook Time:  2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1lb of asparagus
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 t Dijon mustard
  • 1 T red wine vinegar
  • 1 t fresh chopped parsley (I used dried b/c I didn’t have fresh)

Directions:

  1. Trim asparagus.  In saucepan, bring water to a boil.  Add asparagus and a little salt.  Bring back to a boil and cook for 2 minutes (depending on thickness) drain.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and parsley.  Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place asparagus on a serving dish and drizzle with vinaigrette.