Asparagus With Balsamic Drizzle And Cream Cheese Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb medium-sized asparagus, ends snapped and stems peeled
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. tamari or possibly soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 x cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 1 x green onion, sliced fine
• 1 sm baguette, sliced into 1 1/2 inch slices
• 8 ounce softened cream cheese (or possibly goat cheese)
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh chives
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon
• 6 x radishes, washed and sliced thinly Salt and freshly grnd pepper

1. In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam asparagus for 3-5 min or possibly till fork tender, but not overcooked.
2. Rinse immediately under cool water.
3. Set aside till ready to use.
4. For the sauce, combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic in a small saucepan.
5. Add in 2 Tbsp.
6. of water.
7. Over medium heat, reduce by half.
8. Add in the green onion.
9. Adjust seasoning.
10. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chives and tarragon.
11. In a toaster oven or possibly under a broiler, toast one side of each of the baguette slices.
12. Spread each with a small amount of the cream cheese mix.
13. Season with salt and freshly grnd pepper and top with radish slices.
14. On one large platter or possibly four to six individual plates, arrange the asparagus.
15. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
16. Arrange baguette slices with cheese near the asparagus.

balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, green onion, baguette, cream cheese, fresh chives, tarragon, radishes

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/asparagus-with-balsamic-drizzle-and-cream-cheese-71128 (may not work)