Lemony Asparagus and Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 large lemon
• 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
• 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 5 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

• Grate lemon zest, squeeze the juice & set aside.
• Heat large saucepot with salted water to boiling on high.
• Add green beans; cook 1 minute.
• Add asparagus; cook 2 minutes then drain
• In skillet cook bacon until crisp, transfer to small plate.
• To bacon fat in skillet, add shallots; cook 3 minutes, then turn off heat.
• Whisk in lemon juice, salt, pepper, mayonnaise & tarragon
• In pot used to cook vegetables, toss shallot mixture with vegetables; transfer to serving platter.
• Top with bacon, pecans and lemon zest

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