Asparagus in garlic vinaigrette with chèvre

Name: Asparagus in garlic vinaigrette with chèvre
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g asparagus, about 4 bunches; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine or tarragon vinegar; 1 garlic clove, crushed; pinch of dried oregano leaves, and salt; crumbled feta or goat cheese, optional

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Makes4 servings

*PLUS Microwaving Time: 4 minutes

Asparagus in garlic vinaigrette with chèvre

Ingredients

500 g asparagus, about 4 bunches
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine or tarragon vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
pinch of dried oregano leaves, and salt
crumbled feta or goat cheese, optional

Instructions

Break tough ends off asparagus, usually about 1/2 inch (1 cm), and discard. Rinse spears under cold running water. Arrange with tips toward centre and stems to outer edge, wagon-wheel style, in a pie plate. Cover with waxed paper
Microwave on high until as tender as you like, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk oil with vinegar, garlic, oregano and salt. Pour over hot asparagus in pie plate. Turn spears until coated. Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with cheese, if you like. Serve immediately.

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