Asparagus with Mustard Maple Sauce

I know getting people to eat vegetables is sometimes hard. However I haven't met to many people who haven't liked this vegetable dish. It doesn't have a heavy asparagus taste because of how you cook the asparagus and it also can be adjusted to how you like your asparagus (slightly crispy cook it right on the time that I list, or cook for another minute and the entire stalk is tender to cut). Pay very close attention to the length of time that you cook asparagus, this will change how it taste and the texture tremendously. This vegetable looks and taste like it takes a long time to prep and cook but in all actuality it is about 15 minutes from start to finish. Not really where I found the initial ideas for this recipe but I have modified it over the years and changed a few things to make it my own. Hope everyone enjoys!


Asparagus w/ Mustard Maple Sauce

2 lb asparagus
2 Tbs maple syrup (you can also use honey instead)
2 Tbs Dijon mustard (I really like the spicy kind, also note different mustards taste different)
2 Tbs olive oil

• snap off the tough ends of the asparagus spears
• in a small bowl mix the syrup, mustard and oil
• in a 12" skillet heat 1" of water to boiling
• add asparagus and bring back to boiling
• immediately reduce heat to medium and cover skillet for 4 minutes
• remove from the skillet immediately and drizzle the sauce over the asparagus