Tags: Asparagus

• Asparagus and Shiitake Stir-Fry

  To clean the mushrooms, simply wipe the caps with a damp paper towel; do not rinse, as they will become soggy. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.

  Prep: 15 minutes
  Total: 25 minutes

  Ingredients
  Serves 4

  1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  1 bunch medium or thick asparagus, tough ends trimmed, stalks sliced into 1 1/2-inch lengths
  8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
  1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  Directions

  Heat oil in a large [...]

• Broccoli, Asparagus and Snap Peas in Parchment

  1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets (1 head)
  1/2 bunch asparagus
  1 1/4 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
  1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  coarse salt and ground pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 400.  Place mixture in 24 inch long parchment.  Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place packet on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until packet is puffed up and vegetables are just tender.  10 to 12 minutes.