Asparagus with Garlic and Basil
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- PHILLY INQUIRER-----
- ADENA POTOK-----
- 3 lb Asparagus; trimmed --
- Cleaned
- 30 ml Garlic -- peeled and split
- 2 ts Dried basil -- or 2 sprigs
- Boiling water
- FOR THE TOPPING-----
- 1/3 c Margarine
- 1 tb Garlic -- chopped
- 1/4 c Fresh basil -- chopped
Arrange asparagus in a layer in large,deep skillet along with the garlic
and basil.(This may have to be done in two batches.)Pour boiling water over
to about 1" deep.Cover and bring to a boil.Cook for 8 minutes or until
crisp-tender.
While the asparagus is cooking,prepare the topping by melting the margarine
in small pan.Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.Stir in basil.
Drain asparagus,discarding split garlic (and basil sprigs,if used.),and
arrange in serving dish.Spoon basil topping over.Makes 8 to 10
servings.....
Recipe By :
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip
and basil.(This may have to be done in two batches.)Pour boiling water over
to about 1" deep.Cover and bring to a boil.Cook for 8 minutes or until
crisp-tender.
While the asparagus is cooking,prepare the topping by melting the margarine
in small pan.Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.Stir in basil.
Drain asparagus,discarding split garlic (and basil sprigs,if used.),and
arrange in serving dish.Spoon basil topping over.Makes 8 to 10
servings.....
Recipe By :
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip
