Asparagus Mimosa by Closet Cooking (makes 2 servings) Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 pound asparagus 1 lemon (juice) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste 1 handful parsley or chives (chopped) Directions: 1. Cover the eggs in water, bring to a boil, turn off the heat, cover and let sit for 7 minutes. 2. Transfer the eggs to cold water and let cool enough to hold. 3. Meanwhile cook the asparagus in boiling water until it just turns bright green, about 2-3 minutes. 4. Run the asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside. 5. Remove the shell from the egg and force the egg through a sieve with medium sized holes. 6. Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. 7. Toss the asparagus in the dressing and plate it, topping it with the remaining dressing and the egg and garnish with the parsley. |