Name: Fresh Asparagus Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Fresh asparagus spears - 1 pound; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 pound; Plain dried bread crumbs - ⅓ cup; Finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese - 1 ounce; Cayenne pepper, or to taste - 1 pinch; Eggs - 2 large; Olive oil, or as needed - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Fresh Asparagus Patties

1. Fresh asparagus spears 1 pound

2. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound

3. Plain dried bread crumbs ⅓ cup

4. Finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 ounce

5. Cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 pinch

6. Eggs 2 large

7. Olive oil, or as needed 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Fresh Asparagus Patties

1 . Stage

Trim woody ends from asparagus spears; cut in half if necessary to fit your pot.

2 . Stage

Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and boil until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to a bowl of very cold water; let soak until completely cool.

3 . Stage

Drain asparagus well, then cut into very small pieces. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano, and cayenne pepper. Mix in eggs, one at a time, until well combined.

4 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in several batches, scoop some asparagus mixture into the hot skillet. Flatten mixture with a fork and cook until the bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, about 4 minutes more. Repeat to cook remaining patties.