Panko Crusted Asparagus

Veggies can be so boring sometimes... yes, yes, they're filled with many vitamins and nutrients and sometimes alone they can be spectacular... but every now and then... ya just need to shake things up a bit?  

I discovered this recipe recently and well, I fell in love.  It's my new favorite way of serving asparagus!  It's crunchy, it's flavorful and it adds so much to this vegetable that's already in my top ten!  Oh and as always, do I even need to say this... it's SO easy!!!

Panko Crusted Asparagus

1 tbs. Dijon Mustard 

1/2 juice of Lemon

2 tbs. Olive Oil

Salt, Pepper

1 Cup Panko Crumbs

Whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper.  Remove the hard bottom stems of the asparagus and toss in the mixture. 

Roll asparagus into the Panko crumbs and place in a sheet tray in the oven on 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. 

Squeeze a bit more lemon juice on top... and WOW!

It truly is so easy and adds so much to this already tasty vegetable... who knows, the kids might even be more inclined to eat it too!  Mine are!