Asparagus with blue cheese and walnut relish Recipe

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Asparagus with blue cheese and walnut relish

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Ingredients:

6	oz	Blue cheese, w/o rind & crum
3	tbsp	Walnuts, chopped
3	tbsp	Chopped green onions, (scall
2	tbsp	Chopped parsley
1 1/2	tsp	Grated lemon zest
2 1/2	lbs	Asparagus
		Salt

Procedures:

1	(blue cheese relish can be made 1 day ahead.
2	Cover and refrigerate.
3	Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving).
4	To prepare asparagus, cut off and discard tough, woody ends of stalks.
5	Bring enough water to cover asparagus to boil in a large deep saucepan or skillet.
6	Lightly salt water and add the asparagus.
7	Simmer until just tender, 3-5 minutes.
8	Remove asparagus and drain well.
9	Taste and season with more salt if needed.
10	To serve, arrange asparagus on heated platter or in a shallow serving bowl.
11	Top with blue cheese relish. serve hot