Andalusian Asparagus (esparragos A La Andaluza)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped into bite size lengths
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 slice bread (crusts removed and chopped into cubes)
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon wine vinegar
• water
• 2 eggs (optional)

Recipe

• 1 blanch the asparagus in lightly salted, boiling water, for 2 minutes. drain and set aside.
• 2 heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the garlic and bread over medium heat until golden.
• 3 remove the garlic and bread to a blender and mix with the cumin, paprika, vinegar and a little water to make a paste. start with 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and then adjust as needed until you get a paste-like consistency.
• 4 reheat the frying pan, adding a little extra oil if necessary. add in the blanched asparagus and fry for about 5 minutes, then add the paste and a little more water. cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
• 5 this dish can be served as it is or you can add 2 beaten eggs and a little more water then leave on a low heat until the eggs are set.