Hot and Sweet Broccoli and Asparagus

[nutmeg]

I'm not much of a cook...but I love my veggies. This recipe came with some honey I bought at the farmers market this weekend. I tried it for lunch today and loved it!

Hot and sweet Broccoli and Asparagus

1/4 cup honey

2 Tablespoons of soy sauce

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 to 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper

1 pound broccoli, trimmed

1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed

2 Tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil



Combine honey, soy sauce, ginger and red pepper (set aside)

Cut up broccoli and slice stem. Diagonally slice asparagus

Heat oil in large skillet, add broccoli and asparagus and stir-fry over med/high heat for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of water to pan, cover and steam vegetables for 2 minutes or until tender/crisp. Drain water from pan. Add honey mixture and cook uncovered until glaze is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

4 servings.

I didn't have any broccoli so did just the asparagus. Yummy!

[phjrsaunt]

Hmmmm...I might just have to try that! I'm not a veggie lover, so anything I can do to get some in me is worth a try!

[Joetown Parrothead]

Sounds great, I will try it.. Here is how I do my Asparagus


These bundles can be easily prepared on outdoor grill or in a hot oven.


1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed 4 to 5 inches long tips
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
A few grinds black pepper
4 slices center cut bacon or pancetta
Chopped chives or scallions, optional garnish

Preheat oven, if using, to 400 degrees F.
Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the asparagus with black pepper. Take a quick count of the spear tips. Divide the total number by four. Gather that number of spears and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and secure the spears together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

To grill, place bundles on hot grill and cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus bundles are tender.