Vegetable Recipes - Grilled Asparagus with Walnut Sauce Recipe

  
 

Vegetable Recipes - Grilled Asparagus with Walnut Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4-6

  • 1 kg/2 lb asparagus 

Walnut sauce:

  • 50 g/2 oz walnuts

  • 2 large spring onions, very finely chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

  • 4 tablespoons walnut oil, plus extra for brushing

  • 50 ml/2 fl oz milk

  • 25 g/1 oz vegetarian Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Method:

  1. First make the sauce. Fry the walnuts in a dry frying pan over moderate heat, stirring, until toasted. Grind them with the spring onions, garlic, lemon rind and herbs.

  2. Whisk in the oil and then the milk to form a smooth sauce of a fairly thick pouring consistency.

  3. Brush the asparagus with oil and place under a preheated hot grill for 5-6 minutes, turning frequently until golden and tender.

  4. Transfer the asparagus to a warmed gratin dish, pour over the sauce and then sprinkle over the cheese, if using.

  5. Return to the grill for 1-2 minutes until bubbling. Serve at once.

Note: To serve as a starter, transfer the grilled asparagus to individual gratin dishes, spread over the sauce and return to the grill.