Refreshing Lemon Asparagus

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil (try hazelnut oil)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pinch black peppercorns, freshly cracked
• 1 lb asparagus spear, washed and trimmed
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Recipe

• 1 in a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. store, covered, in the refrigerator.
• 2 blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
• 3 toss asparagus with enough lemon vinaigrette to lightly coat. arrange asparagus on serving platter .