Fresh Asparagus Patties

• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/3 cup plain dried bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

1. Bring a pot of well salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Trim off up to 1 inch of the woody bottom parts of the asparagus. Cut asparagus in half if necessary to fit your pot.
3. Transfer asparagus to the boiling water. Boil until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a bowl of very cold water using a slotted spoon. Let asparagus cool completely.
4. Grate Pecorino Romano cheese finely using a rasp grater.
5. Drain asparagus well and slice into very small pieces. Place in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add cayenne pepper, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and bread crumbs. Mix in 1 egg to start. Add the second egg and continue mixing until well combined.
6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop some of the asparagus mixture into the hot oil; flatten with a fork. Cook until bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Flip over and brown the other side, about 4 minutes more.

salt, cayenne pepper, romano cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, olive oil

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/263454/fresh-asparagus-patties/ (may not work)