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Asparagus with Radish Top Chimichurri, toasted Seeds and Dates

Light, fresh, and packed full of flavour, this grilled Asparagus is the ultimate Spring side dish. Topped with crispy seeds, chilli, and dates for a sweet and spicy punch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bunch of Asparagus
  • 1 red chilli
  • 2 TSP seeds sunflower and/or pumpkin
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Pitted Dates
Radish top Chimichurri
  • 1 cup greens Medium - young leaves Radish leaves and Parsley*
  • 1 1/2 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves
  • Sea salt flakes to season
  • Fresh Red Chilli or 1/4 tsp chilli flakes

Method
 

  1. Rinse Asparagus, hold the bottom, and bend to snap. The spears will snap at the freshest part. Add oil to a grill or fry pan and cook Asparagus until lightly charred, bright green, and still a little crunchy.
  2. Add Greens (Radish tops and Parsley), Lemon juice, Vinegar, Sugar, and Garlic to a mixer or mortar and pestle. I prefer a mortar and pestle as I like it chunky and not to blended. Blitz or crush to combine and make a green sauce.
  3. Then gradually add oil to combine. Add Chilli flakes and a pinch of Sea Salt Flakes. Taste and balance with more salt or sugar if needed.
  4. Remove Asparagus from the pan when cooked and add in the seeds and sliced dates (optional for those that like a bit of sweetness). Lightly toast until slightly golden.
  5. Add Asparagus to a plate and drizzle over the green sauce. Garnish with toasted seeds, sliced red chilli, lemon zest, and edible flowers (I used Radish and cornflowers)

Notes

Swap Parsley or Radish tops for Fennel fronds, Carrot tops, Corriander, or a mix.