Quick pickled asparagus recipe
Here's an interesting way to enjoy fresh, seasonal asparagus. Zesty and fragrant, it's delicious served with smoked fish such as mackerel. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
See method- Serves 4
- Takes 30 mins
- 15 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 125g pack asparagus tips, thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 5g fresh dill, leaves picked
- smoked mackerel, to serve (optional)
- new potatoes, to serve (optional)
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- Energy
- 65kJ 15.0kcal
- Fat
- 0g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 0.8g
- Sugars
- 1g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 1.6gProtein 1.2gFibre 1.0g
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Method
- Put the shaved asparagus in a bowl with the lemon zest and juice and salt. Set aside for 20 mins, mixing occasionally, until wilted and softened. Stir through the capers and dill. Serve with smoked mackerel and new potatoes, if you like. The pickled asparagus will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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