Addictive Asparagus
- Reviews 2
Ready In: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Yields: 1 side dish
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pancetta, 1/4 inch dice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb asparagus, sliced into 2 inch pieces on bias, woody ends snapped off
- 1 1⁄4 cups leeks, thinly sliced crosswise (white and pale green parts only)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- fresh lemon zest, of one whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- In a large non-stick pan, saute pancetta, stirring frequently over medium heat, until crisp and lightly golden.
- Add butter, then asparagus and leeks and saute until asparagus is tender crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, citrus zests, toasted pine nuts and parsley and saute for another minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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