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Heavenly Asparagus

Source of Recipe


Seattle Post-Intelligencer






List of Ingredients



• 2 bunches asparagus, ends snapped off
  
• 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
  
• 2 Tbsp virgin olive oil
  
• 2 Tbsp Asiago or pecorino cheese, coarsely grated
  
• 1 lemon, cut in quarters
  






Instructions



1. Set asparagus in a steamer basket over 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil and cook until barely tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
   
   
2. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with oil and cheese, then serve at once, garnished with lemon wedge. Squeeze lemon juice over each portion before eating.
   
   Serves 4