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Tangy Dijon Asparagus

Here's how you make Tangy Dijon Asparagus
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 ounces asparagus (thin spears, trimmed, I've used fresh and Trader Joe's frozen)
  • 1 to 2 carrots (peeled and peeled into ribbons, optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain dijon mustard
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
  • Garlic
  • Tomatoes
  • Capers
  • Olives
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Spray large skillet with oil. Heat over medium-high.

  • Step 2: Add asparagus spears and carrot ribbons, if using. Try to get the spears flat in the pan. Turn a few times until lightly browned and heated through, but still bright green and crisp tender.

  • Step 3: Stir together 3tbsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to taste (I put a lot of pepper). Pour mixture into pan with asparagus and toss. Cook 1 minute until heated through.

  • Step 4: Serve immediately.

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