Spring Recipe – Barbecued Asparagus with Lemon, feta and mint

26 Aug Spring Recipe – Barbecued Asparagus with Lemon, feta and mint

As we enter a new season and welcome warmer weather, we also often see a change in what we gravitate towards for meals. Dust off your BBQ, as we have the perfect side dish to go along with your meal with our seasonal produce star – asparagus! Not only is asparagus tasty, but it also is packed with Vitamin C, potassium and B Vitamins.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 bunches of asparagus, trimming the woody ends
  • 100g marinated feta, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup flaked almonds, toasted

Method

  1. Preheat a BBQ on medium heat
  2. Remove the lemon zest using a zester or grater and set aside for later
  3. Juice the lemon
  4. Whisk lemon juice and 1.5 tablespoons of the oil, set aside
  5. Coat asparagus with remaining oil and cook on the BBQ, turning over throughout for approximately 3-minutes, or until tender and slightly charred
  6. Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and pour lemon dressing over
  7. Sprinkle with lemon zest, feta, mint and almonds

This recipe was chosen by our dietitian and nutritionist, who can also provide more tailored advice in glen iris, malvern east, ashburton and surrounds.

Resources

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/barbecued-asparagus-lemon-feta-mint/bae44802-bfeb-416b-b1c4-e44e0cf1930f?r=recipes/asparagusrecipes&c=624def35-42bd-4d3f-9c75-29d5ba8ef19c/Asparagus%20recipes

http://seasonalfoodguide.com/melbourne-victoria-seasonal-fresh-produce-guide-fruits-vegetables-in-season-availability-australia.html

https://www.asparagus.com.au/about-asparagus/nutrition-and-health.php