Asparagus and Goat Cheese Panini Recipe. To blanch the asparagus, bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat, add the asparagus and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve the bright green color. Drain and pat dry.
Panini, asparagus, goat cheese, country-style bread
Recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma Kitchen.
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To blanch the asparagus, bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat, add the asparagus and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve the bright green color. Drain and pat dry.