2lb.medium Asparagus - trimmed or fresh whole green beans
Instructions
Roasted Garlic Aioli
Cut off and discard tops of garlic heads to expose cloves, then brush each head with 1/2 Tbsp. oil.
Wrap heads together in foil and bake at 400°F until tender, about 45 minutes.
Cool to warm.
Squeeze garlic from skins into a food processor and puree with mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper,
and salt.
Transfer aioli to a bowl and stir in the chives.
Asparagus
Peel lower 2/3 of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler (optional step).
Cook asparagus (or green beans) in a wide 6-8 qt. pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; drain well and rinse under cold water until cool.
Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Serve with Garlic Aioli.
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