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Ingredients
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4
Dressed Asparagus with Goat Cheese
30 min., ready in 45 min.
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Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 4 cups green Asparagus (trimmed with woody ends removed)
- 2 cups freshly shelled Pea (unshelled weight approx. 18 ounces)
- 1 bunch Arugula
- 2 cups fresh Goat cheese
- olive oil
- 6 Tbsps finely, chopped parsley (and basil, mixed)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
Preparation
1.
Cook the asparagus in plenty of boiling, salted water for about 6-7 minutes. Drain, leave to cool slightly and cut into pieces at an angle.
2.
Cook the peas in boiling, salted water for about 3 minutes. Drain and leave to cool. Wash the arugula and spin dry.
3.
Peel the garlic and press into 8 tbsp olive oil. Add the herbs, salt and plenty of pepper and puree finely with an electric hand blender. Leave to stand for 5 minutes.
4.
Mix the asparagus, peas and arugula and divide between 4 plates. Scatter with spoonfuls of goat's cheese and serve drizzled with the garlic and herb dressing. Fresh, crusty white bread goes well with this dish.
Healthy, because
Healthy, because
Goat cheese provides tons of satiating protein to this dish , while the arugula adds vitamins and other essential nutrients.
Even smarter
Even smarter
Add chicken to this recipe for a more filling, protein-rich meal.