Asparagus and Green Beans

Asparagus is always best when it is fresh and in season. So I have been having my share of it this season to last me for the rest of the year. And although I am a huge fan of the raw food diet, I have not tried raw asparagus yet. Perhaps in the future I might advance to that stage, but for now I will continue to enjoy lightly steamed asparagus.

One of my favorite and easiest ways to prepare the asparagus is to lightly steam it and dress it with olive oil and a sprinkle it with unrefined sea salt. Sometimes I also like to add a bit of Parmesan cheese, even though it is a processed food. I try to stay away from the processed stuff, but I still cave once in a while.

But today, I decided to try something else after stumbling upon a recipe for asparagus and green beans with citrus/garlic oil. The recipe calls for the zest and juice of a clementine to add more flavor to the dressing. I did not have a clementine, so I used about half of an orange and I admit, I like the extra zest.

Besides the great taste, the recipe is fast and easy to make and can be served as a main meal or as a side dish. I eat very plain, so I enjoyed is as my main meal.