Campfire Asparagus with Mustard Orange Vinaigrette
Yield
4 servings
Prep Time / Cook Time
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Activity Guide
Car Camping
Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus
3 tablespoons olive oil
zest and juice of one orange
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
Tools
Cutting board
Foil
Jar
Knife
Microplane grater or zester
Method
Place the asparagus on a large piece of foil, drizzle with about a tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold up the foil to make a pouch. See detailed instructions for making a foil pouch here. Cook the asparagus pouch on a grate over a campfire, or directly over hot coals for about 10 minutes. Of course, the cooking time varies greatly depending on how hot your fire is and whether you’re cooking on a grate or directly over hot coals.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, orange juice and zest, cider vinegar, mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a jar with a lid. Close the jar and shake well. Taste and season with additional salt and some pepper if you like.
Drizzle the hot asparagus with the orange vinaigrette and serve right away.