Absurdly Addictive Asparagus
Vegies/Sides
cut into 3/8 inch to 1/4 inch dice (or speck)
woody ends trimmed and sliced into 2 inch pieces on the bias
thinly sliced crosswise, white and pale green parts only (or shallots - about 2 large)
minced
toasted
chopped (1 to 2)
1. In a large non-stick pan, sauté pancetta, stirring frequently, over medium heat, until crisp and lightly golden.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to pan. Add leeks and sauté about 3-4 minutes, then add asparagus and continue cooking until asparagus is tender crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add garlic, lemon and orange zest, toasted pine nuts and parsley and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper and salt and serve immediately. You can also add the pine nuts to the top of the finished dish, as a garnish.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 139 Calories; 8g Fat (47.6% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 28mg Cholesterol; 801mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat.