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Asparagus with Tomatillos Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. fresh asparagus
3 tbsp. olive oil
4 large tomatillos (about 1 ½ inch diameter), husked, rinsed and finely diced
1 small Roma tomato, cored and finely diced
1/4 c. crumbled cotija cheese (or Queso Fresco) or finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Lemon or Lime Wedges
Salt and Pepper optional
Directions:
Directions:
1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Rinse spears.

2. Pour water to a depth of 1 inch into a wide frying pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook, uncovered, until tender when pierced (about 5 minutes); drain. Immerse in ice water. When cool, drain again. Arrange on salad plates.

3. Mix oil, tomatillos and tomato. Spoon over asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with lemon or lime wedges. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Servings: 4

 

 

 

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