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Ingredients
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Asparagus
Sauce Citron
Fine Herbs Pesto
Method
Preparing the Asparagus
- 1
Trim the Asparagus
Rinse the asparagus under cold water. Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus spears, about 1-2 inches.
- 2
Making Sauce Citron
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Making Fine Herbs Pesto
- 4
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine fresh basil, parsley, pine nuts, and garlic clove. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
- 5
Add Oil and Cheese
While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste.