Asparagus, Peas, and Radishes with Fresh Tarragon

Recipe was provided by Every Day Recipes on Martha Stewart Living website.  Some modifications were made by High Desert Farmers Market.

 

Yields1 Serving
 3 lbs asparagus, tough ends discarded, cut into 2-inch pieces
 3 tbsp butter
 fresh peas, strings removed from pods
 bunch (about 1 pound) radishes, greens discarded, halved and thinly sliced
  cup fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped
 Coarse salt and ground pepper
1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water, and line a baking sheet with a double thickness of paper towels.

2

Add asparagus and peas to pot; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, transfer to ice bath. Let cool completely, then transfer to prepared baking sheet and pat dry. (Wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 1 day.)

3

In a large pot with a lid, heat butter over medium. Add asparagus and peas. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are heated through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in radishes and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

 3 lbs asparagus, tough ends discarded, cut into 2-inch pieces
 3 tbsp butter
 fresh peas, strings removed from pods
 bunch (about 1 pound) radishes, greens discarded, halved and thinly sliced
  cup fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped
 Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water, and line a baking sheet with a double thickness of paper towels.

2

Add asparagus and peas to pot; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, transfer to ice bath. Let cool completely, then transfer to prepared baking sheet and pat dry. (Wrap in plastic and refrigerate up to 1 day.)

3

In a large pot with a lid, heat butter over medium. Add asparagus and peas. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are heated through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in radishes and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Asparagus, Peas, and Radishes with Fresh Tarragon