Lemon houmous with griddled asparagus

Name: Lemon houmous with griddled asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 garlic clove; 2 lemons, zest of 1, juice of all; ¼ tsp salt; 3 tbsp tahini; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 500 g (or 2 bunches )asparagus, woody ends removed

Asparagus has a fairly delicate flavour that pairs particularly well with citrus flavours.

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Serves4
CourseCanape
Prepare5 mins
Cook5 mins
Total time10 mins

Ingredients

400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove
2 lemons, zest of 1, juice of all
¼ tsp salt
3 tbsp tahini
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
500g (or 2 bunches )asparagus, woody ends removed

Method

Put the chickpeas, garlic, lemon zest and juice, salt, tahini, and 2 tbsp ice-cold water in a blender; whizz to a purée. Spread the houmous on a serving plate and drizzle over 2 tbsp oil.
In a bowl, toss the asparagus in the remaining 2 tbsp oil and season. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and tender with a little bite. Sit the asparagus on top of the houmous and serve.

Nutritional

Typical values per serving when made using specific products in recipe

Energy	1,421kJ/ 343kcals
Fat	26g
Saturated Fat	3.7g
Carbohydrates	12g
Sugars	3g
Fibre	6.3g
Protein	11g
Salt	0.4g

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