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Grilled Asparagus with Walnut Sauce

Serves 4

15 minutes

1kg/2.2lb asparagus spears, trimmed

Sauce:
50g/2oz walnuts, toasted
2 large spring onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1tsp grated lemon rind
1tbsp fresh chopped basil
1tbsp fresh chopped parsley
4tbsp  walnut or olive oil
50ml/2fl oz soya milk

To serve:
Florentino Parmesano - vegan ‘parmesan’- is available in most health food shops and large supermarkets in the ‘free-from’ section.

  1. Place all sauce ingredients in blender or food processor and mix to a smooth sauce. Add more milk if necessary.
  2. Brush asparagus spears with oil and grill until tender and golden (about 5 minutes).
Pour sauce over asparagus, sprinkle with ‘parmesan’ and quickly grill until bubbling.

 

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