Chive and Cornmeal Spaetzle with Charred Grape Tomatoes and Asparagus – Moveable Feast

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and sliced on a bias into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pints grape tomatoes
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
• 8 oz. (1-3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. finely chopped chives; more for garnish
• 3 Tbs. fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 2 medium cloves garlic, mashed to a paste with the side of a knife