Asparagus & lemon sauté with maple seeds
This recipe was a happy accident when I ordered ten bunches of asparagus from the greengrocer instead of two. It’s one to make in prime asparagus season. I also make it in winter with purple—sprouting broccoli
SERVES
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
10
MINUTES
Ingredients
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
3 tbsp maple syrup
a good pinch of dried chilli flakes
the zest and juice of an unwaxed lemon
2 x 400g bunches of asparagus
1 tsp sesame oil
2 heads of greens or 200g sugar snap peas
4 nests of egg or rice noodles, cooked
For the sauce:
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
a pinch of dried chilli flakes





