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Quick pickled asparagus recipe

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Here's an interesting way to enjoy fresh, seasonal asparagus. Zesty and fragrant, it's delicious served with smoked fish such as mackerel. You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. See method

Serves 4
Takes 30 mins
15 calories / serving
Healthy
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free

Ingredients

125g pack asparagus tips, thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp capers, drained
5g fresh dill, leaves picked
smoked mackerel, to serve (optional)
new potatoes, to serve (optional)

Low in fat and high in fibre

Each serving contains

Energy
65kj
15kcal 1%
Fat
0g 0%
Saturates
0g 0%
Sugars
1g 1%
Salt
0.8g 13%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 1.6g Protein 1.2g Fibre 1g

Method

Put the shaved asparagus in a bowl with the lemon zest and juice and salt. Set aside for 20 mins, mixing occasionally, until wilted and softened. Stir through the capers and dill. Serve with smoked mackerel and new potatoes, if you like. The pickled asparagus will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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