Name: Asparagus Green Onion Sauté
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings (side dish)
Ingredients: 2 pounds asparagus, tough ends discarded and halved crosswise at a sharp diagonal; 1/2 pound string beans, tops trimmed and halved crosswise at a sharp diagonal; 1 bunch scallions (about 8); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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Asparagus Green Onion SautéPhoto by Chris Gentile

Passover falls at the cusp of spring, and fresh asparagus on the table is one of the best ways to usher in the new season. Combined with the snap of green beans and sautéed with the silky, mild bite of green onions, it becomes a welcome pop of color and texture to the plate.

Cooks' Notes:

•Vegetables can be cut and kept between dampened paper towels in sealable plastic bags 1 day prior to serving.

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