RV Recipe: Stovetop Asparagus with citrus zest

If you are looking for a quick, easy dish that can come together in a matter of minutes while adventure camping try this recipe.  It tastes great as a main dish, side side… or even a cold salad.

Prepare this dish using a galley or portable outdoor stovetop.  As an alternate you could prepare this dish in a heavy grill friendly saucepan or cast iron skillet.

Ingredients

1 lb raw asparagus

2 tbsp    freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

2 tbsp    olive oil

1              lemon or orange (juice and zest)

                salt and pepper to taste

optional:  1 cup cooked (bacon, chicken, ham and/or add a 1/2 cup of pecans, walnuts or pine nuts.

Directions

1. Rinse asparagus, cut and discard the lower 2″ of the stems.
2.  Cut asparagus on the diagonal in 1 1/2″ pieces, set aside.
3.  Fill a medium saucepan  half full with water and bring to a boil.
4.  Add cut asparagus to near boiling water (large bubbles at the bottom of the pan), turn heat down to a simmer.
5.  Cook asparagus for 2 minutes then drain, add the asparagus to a serving bowl.
6.  Toss the asparagus with (optional)grated parmesan cheese, olive oil and salt and pepper.
7.  Add the juice and zest from 1/2 an orange or a lemon.                                                                                                 Note:  Serve as a side dish or add some cooked diced chicken, shrimp, bacon, steak and/                                                                or a half  cup of your favorite lightly toasted nuts.

Chef MJ

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