ANDALUSIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
SERVES 1 LARGE OR 2 SMALL PORTIONS
3 1/2 oz. (100 g) seitan
15 green asparagus spears
15 white asparagus spears
5 pitted dates
2 small unwaxed oranges
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 3/4 oz. (50 g) pitted black olives
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. hot paprika
1 tsp. sweet smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. sea salt
pinch of freshly ground black pepper
pinch of ground allspice
1 tbsp. lime juice
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories: 457kcal
Fat: 19.6g (3.3g S.Fat)
Carbs: 27.2g
Protein: 39.7g
Sugar: 15.2g
Sodium: 1948mg
METHOD
Cut the seitan into 1/2-inch (1-cm) cubes. All asparagus spears should have their woody ends removed. Peel the bottom one-third of each green asparagus spear. All of the asparagus spears should be cut diagonally into 11/2in (4cm) long pieces. Set aside the asparagus tips.
Dates, finely chopped 1 orange, finely grate or use a zester to make fine strips Squeeze the juice from both oranges into a bowl.
In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the seitan and asparagus pieces (but not the tips) for a few minutes over medium heat. Combine the olives and orange zest in a mixing bowl. Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, and orange juice in a mixing bowl. Combine both types of paprika, as well as the salt, pepper, allspice, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Finally, fold in the asparagus tips and dates and cook for a few minutes. The salad is delicious both warm and cold.
Dates, finely chopped 1 orange, finely grate or use a zester to make fine strips Squeeze the juice from both oranges into a bowl.
In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the seitan and asparagus pieces (but not the tips) for a few minutes over medium heat. Combine the olives and orange zest in a mixing bowl. Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, and orange juice in a mixing bowl. Combine both types of paprika, as well as the salt, pepper, allspice, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Finally, fold in the asparagus tips and dates and cook for a few minutes. The salad is delicious both warm and cold.
