TAMATILLOS WITH ASPARAGUS

TAMATILLOS are a Mexican fruit, resembling small potatoes.  

The paper-like skin must be peeled firs.

INGREDIENTS : 

1 Tb Olive Oil

1 lb Asparagus

4 lg Tamatillos ( about 1.5 inch each - peel off paper-like skin )

1 small Tomatoe, cored

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/4 cu Lemon juice

3 cloves garlic

Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; rinse spears. Pour water to a depth of 1 inch into a wide frying pan and bring to boil over high heat.  Add asparagus and cook uncovered until barely tender ( about 3 - 4 minutes ).  Immerse in ice water to cool. 

When cool, place on salad plate.  

Using a cuisinart, mix oil, tomatillos, garlic, lemon juice, and tomato until sauce.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Spoon this sauce over the asparagus.  

Alternatives :  Add a wedge of Lemon to garnish the plate.  Sprinkle with cojita or parmesian cheese.

Let me know if you try this one out!