Asparagus is considered as a delicasy in the vegetable world, very labor intensive to grow and not easily available, makes this an expensive buy at the market. It's loaded with flavor and packs a nutritional punch. Lightly sauteing in garlic is like a match made in heaven. Hope you like this recipe, enjoy!


INGREDIENTS:
500-g Asparagus
4-tbsp. Butter
4-tbsp. Garlic cloves, small
1-tbsp. Basil leaves, fresh, chopped
2-tbsp. Walnuts, crushed or broken

PROCEDURE:
1. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan, add the garlic and fry lightly for a few minutes till the garlic gets some colour, add the asparagus and toss well, cover and cook for 10-mins, season well. Do these in batches if the pan is not large enough, you want to cook the asparagus until tender yet crunchy. Garnish with basil leaves and walnuts.
2. Make this fresh before serving.