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Double - Double Asparagus

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches / 600g green asparagus after trimming, divided
  • ¼ cup / 25g hemp parm recipe link?
  • ½ - 1 cup / 125ml - 250ml steaming water
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil plus more for garnish
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh minced tarragon, plus more for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp. brined capers
  • zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp. salt to taste
  • flaky salt to garnish
  • 1 small bundle chives finely minced

Directions

  • Wash and trim all asparagus spears (snap off the tough bottom ends where they naturally break). Place into a steamer basket and steam on medium-high for about 5 minutes, until tender-crisp - do not overcook!
  • Once steamed, remove about half the asparagus and place it into a blender. Add ½ cup / 125ml of the steaming water, olive oil, tarragon, capers, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and salt. Blend on high until completely smooth (add more steaming water if necessary / desired). Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Spoon your desired amount of sauce onto a serving dish. Give the remaining asparagus a drizzle of olive oil, toss, and place on top of the sauce. Add chives and tarragon, and flaky salt.
  • Say thank you and enjoy immediately.
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