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Starters | Vegan

Steamed asparagus with fresh pea pesto

A great starter for DNA, blood, bones, immune system, heart and brain health

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Steamed asparagus with fresh pea pesto recipe
Serves:
4
Preparation:
5 Mins
Cooking:
10 Mins
High FODMAP:
Yes
Allergens:
Nuts
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What are the health benefits of Steamed asparagus with fresh pea pesto?

A great starter for DNA, blood, bones, immune system, heart and brain health

 

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Ingredients

450g asparagus spears nutritional information
450g asparagus spears
40g/2 large handfuls basil nutritional information
40g/2 large handfuls basil
6g/1 garlic clove, crushed nutritional information
6g/1 garlic clove, crushed
60ml/4 tbsp olive oil nutritional information
60ml/4 tbsp olive oil
200g frozen peas, defrosted nutritional information
200g frozen peas, defrosted
50g pinenuts, toasted nutritional information
50g pinenuts, toasted
Salt and pepper to taste nutritional information
Salt and pepper to taste
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Method

Simply follow our simply laid out recipe:

1) Put the peas in a pan of water and bring to the boil. Turn off immediately and drain.
2) Using a pestle and mortar, or a blender, crush the peas, garlic, basil and pinenuts together to a rough paste.
3) Stir in the olive oil and season to taste.
4) Steam the asparagus for 4-5 minutes and serve with the pesto.

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