Asparagus And Red Pepper Salad With Cannellini Cream Recipe
- 1 x lemon
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
- 2 sm red bell peppers, halved, seeded and cored
- 1 x (14-oz) can cannellini beans, liquid removed and rinsed
- 1 x clove garlic, peeled and crushed Coarsely grnd pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 2 ounce (about 4 c.) baby spinach
- Use a zester to remove long strips of zest from the lemon.
- (Or possibly remove with a vegetable peeler and cut into thin strips.)
- Set aside.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a small bowl; you should have at least 3 Tbsp..
- Mix 1 Tbsp.
- lemon juice with the extra virgin olive oil.
- Turn on the broiler.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and brush with the lemon-oil mix.
- Place the peppers shiny sides up on the same baking sheet.
- Broil for 10 to 15 min or possibly till the peppers are charred and blistered in places, and the asparagus is tender and flecked with brown.
- When the peppers are cold sufficient to handle, remove the charred skin.
- Cut the flesh into thick ribbons and set aside.
- Process the beans, garlic, 1 Tbsp.
- lemon juice, 4 Tbsp.
- water and the pepper in a food processor or possibly blender till smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed for the desired consistency.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey and the remaining 1 Tbsp.
- of lemon juice.
- (Or possibly shake vigorously in a screw-top jar.)
- Arrange the spinach leaves on two plates.
- Spoon about 2 Tbsp.
- of the bean cream over the leaves.
- Layer the red pepper strips, asparagus and remaining cannellini cream on top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top, scatter with lemon zest shreds and add in black pepper to taste.
- Makes 2 generous servings.
lemon, extra virgin olive oil, red bell peppers, cannellini beans, clove garlic, mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, baby spinach
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/asparagus-and-red-pepper-salad-with-cannellini-cream-70742 (may not work)