Add this Asparagus with Crunchy Lemon-Herbed Almond Crumbs to your Summer feast.
Ingredients
- 750g asparagus, trimmed
- 160g fresh sourdough, cubed (crusts removed)
- ½ cup whole almonds, or hazelnuts
- 3 tbsp Salute olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp flakey Nordur salt, (pref licorice)
- Pepper ¼ cup parsley
- 2 tbsps Phillippa’s Dijon & Red Wine Vinaigrette
Method
Using a food processor, chop and blend bread, almonds, salt, zest, pepper and herbs. Mix with 2 tbsp olive oil. Spread on a large tray.
In a separate tray toss asparagus in remaining oil and a little salt. Bake for 12-15 mins until asparagus is still green and firm, and crumbs are toasted and golden.
Stir both trays halfway during baking.
Arrange asparagus on a platter and sprinkle the crumbs over the top. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.