GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK PEPPER DRESSING

SERVES 4 SIDE PORTIONS

2 oz. (57g) green asparagus

FOR THE DRESSING

3 sprigs mint

1/2 cup (60 ml) olive oil Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 237kcal
Fat: 25.4g (3.7g S.Fat)
Carbs: 5.3g
Protein: 1.2g
Sugar: 0.8g
Sodium: 5mg

METHOD

Remove the woody ends of the asparagus spears and clean them.

To make the dressing, chop the mint leaves and combine them with the remaining ingredients.

Marinate the asparagus in the dressing for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Grill the asparagus for 4 to 6 minutes over direct heat, turning occasionally.

RECIPE NOTES

The grilled asparagus is also delicious when seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns and drizzled with toasted sesame oil.

PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS

SERVES 4 PORTIONS

1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed

2 tbsp. olive oil

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Half a lemon

Parmesan Topping

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 92kcal
Fat: 8.6g (2g S.Fat)
Carbs: 2.4g
Protein: 3.2g
Sugar: 1.5g
Sodium: 183mg

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.

Toss asparagus with enough oil to coat on a large, rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

Roast for 12–18 minutes, or until fork-tender and the tips are slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Squeeze the lemon juice over the asparagus and top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan topping.