Herbed Asparagus

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 5 Min

Herbed Asparagus is the perfect fresh veggie side to go along with a juicy steak, and is sure to be a regular request at dinner time!

What You'll Need

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1/2 of a small red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped (optional)

What to Do

Fill a soup pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus, cover, and steam for 4 to 6 minutes, or until fork-tender. Remove the asparagus and plunge it into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
In a 9- x 13-inch baking dish, combine the Italian dressing, red pepper, parsley, and chives; mix well.
Remove the asparagus from the water, drain well, and add to the baking dish, coating it completely with the dressing mixture.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with the chopped egg, if desired.

Notes

Did you know… that the best way to trim fresh asparagus is by holding each spear and breaking off the stem end at the exact point where the tender part meets the tough part? It's something you can actually feel, so go ahead and get snapping!