Asparagus-New Potato Hash

This recipe came from Southern Living.  What a delicious, light and fresh recipe!  Great side dish to pass around the table.

Makes 8 servings (as a side-dish)

Ingredients:

1 lb small red potatoes
1 lb fresh asparagus
2 shallots, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup crumbled farmer's cheese (I used goat cheese)

1.  Bring potatoes and salted water to a boil in a dutch oven over med-high heat.  Cook 15 minutes or just until tender; drain well.  Cool and cut into quarters.
2.  Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus.  Cut asparagus into 1/2" pieces. 
3.  Saute shallots in hot oil in a large non-stick skillet 1 minute.  Add asparagus, thyme, salt and pepper, and lemon juice; saute 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.  Add potatoes, and saute 3 minutes until thoroughly heated.  Remove from heat, and sprinkle with cheese crumbles.