Asparagus Mimosa

Name: Asparagus Mimosa
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams asparagus, trimmed and lower half of stalk peeled; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 larges hard-boiled large eggs at room temperature; 79 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot; 2 Tbsps tarragon vinegar

Need a gluten free, dairy free, and primal side dish? Asparagus Mimosa could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 7g of protein, 21g of fat, and a total of 236 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, pepper, hard-boiled eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes.

Instructions

Prepare a bowl of ice and cold water.

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Water

Ice

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Bowl

Put asparagus in a 12-inch heavy skillet, then cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt, then reduce heat and simmer asparagus, uncovered, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

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Asparagus

Water

Salt

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Frying Pan

Transfer with tongs to ice water, then to a clean kitchen towel. Pat dry.

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Water

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Kitchen Towels

Tongs

Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.

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Mustard

Shallot

Vinegar

Pepper

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

Bowl

Halve eggs, then force through a medium-mesh sieve into another small bowl. Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a large shallow bowl, then divide asparagus among 4 plates. Spoon additional vinaigrette over asparagus and top with egg.

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Vinaigrette