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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Steamed Asparagus with French Vinaigrette

I prefer my asparagus with a little crunch and bright green. Place asparagus in a microwave dish with ¼ cup water and cook for 3-4 minutes until desired doneness.  Then run under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 15 minutes
Meal Type: Side Dish
NC Ingredients: Eggs, Asparagus

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Ingredients

Steamed Asparagus:
1
pound fresh asparagus
1
large hard-cooked egg
French Vinaigrette:
1
cup olive oil
1/3
cup ketchup
1/4
cup sugar
1/2
cup white vinegar
1
Tablespoon lemon juice
1
tsp. Dijon mustard
1
tsp. dry mustard
1
tsp. paprika
1
Tablespoon onion salt
1
tsp. salt
1
tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Steam or blanch asparagus to desired tenderness.  Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and shake well.  Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.  Place asparagus on plate.  Drizzle with the French Vinaigrette then push the hard-cooked egg through a fine sieve over the asparagus.

 
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