Lemony Asparagus, Beans and Peas

Name: Lemony Asparagus, Beans and Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. thin asparagus, cut into thirds at an angle; 12 oz. haricots verts or green beans, trimmed; 8 oz. fresh or frozen (thawed) peas; 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 large onion, very thinly sliced; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1 tbsp. snipped fresh chives; 1 tbsp. sesame seeds; 2 tsp. honey; 1 clove garlic, crushed with press

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Mar 17, 2017

Yossy Arefi

Yields:

10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

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Don't skip the sesame seeds in this green beans, asparagus and peas medley — they really make it.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. thin asparagus, cut into thirds at an angle
12 oz. haricots verts or green beans, trimmed
8 oz. fresh or frozen (thawed) peas
4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 large onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
2 tsp. honey
1 clove garlic, crushed with press

Directions

1. Step 1Heat covered 7- to 8-quart saucepot salted water to boiling on high. To large bowl, add about 6 cups ice; fill with cold water. Add asparagus, haricots verts and peas to boiling water. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until asparagus and haricots verts are tender. Drain well, then immediately add to ice water. Let stand until vegetables are cold, then drain well.
2. Step 2In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium. Add onion and pinch salt. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and deep golden brown, stirring frequently.
3. Step 3In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, chives, sesame seeds, honey, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. To serve, toss vegetables with onions and vinaigrette.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 105 cals, 4 g protein, 11 g carbs, 6 g fat (1 g sat), 4 g fiber, 210 mg sodium.

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