4.9 from 14 votes
Asparagus with Dijon Mustard
Earthy asparagus never tasted so good when it's dressed in this sweet, spiced and umami flavour bomb. A simple and fantastically effective little side dish from France.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
201 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus woody ends removed, spears
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic peeled and thinly sliced, cloves
- ½ tsp pepper flakes (mild - try Aleppo pepper flakes) (optional)
For the Dijon dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (heaped)
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat about 2 cups lightly salted water in a deep frying pan until boilingAdd the asparagus and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain the water.
- Wipe the pan and return to the heat (medium). Add the olive oil and heat until just hot.Add the garlic and fry briefly before adding the asparagus back to the pan. Let the asparagus fry for 3-4 minutes, tossing to turn frequently.Remove from the heat and using tongs, arrange the asparagus on a platter.
- To make the dressing
- Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and vinegar until creamy and smooth.Drizzle this over the asparagus then, if using, sprinkle with the pepper flakes. Season with a little salt and black pepper and serve.Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- To make this a delicious appetiser, poach or fry a couple of eggs and serve alongside with some toasted crunchy bread.
Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Potassium
243mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1101IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1101IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.