Asparagus With Chorizo and Croutons

Name: Asparagus With Chorizo and Croutons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb thick firm asparagus; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 ounces spanish chorizo, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 cups bread cubes (croutons, 3/4-inch); 1/4 cup whole almond; 1 cup cooked beans (your preference, canned ok); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by Chef #1140191

"Adapted from Jacques Pépin http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/07/asparagus-with-chorizo-and-croutons/"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb thick firm asparagus
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
4 ounces spanish chorizo, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups bread cubes (croutons, 3/4-inch)
¹⁄₄ cup whole almond
1 cup cooked beans (your preference, canned ok)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

Make this right as you are ready to eat. Cut each asparagus stalk into 3 or 4 pieces. Heat the oil in a large skillet until very hot. Add all the ingredients except the beans, if using, and salt and pepper. Cover and sauté over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes (thinner asparagus might be done sooner), tossing or stirring the mixture a few times, so it browns and cooks on all sides. Add the beans, if using, and salt and pepper, toss again, and serve.