asparagus with green sauce (sallye)
nice green vegetable with a nice green sauce for Saint Paddy's day dining. Enjoy!
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Food Processor
yield
Yield about 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- GREEN SAUCE
- 2 cups fresh parsley (leaves only)
- 3 TO 5 medium green onions
- 1/2 cup fresh dill sprigs
- 3 - anchovy fillets, drained
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large hard boiled eggs
How To Make asparagus with green sauce (sallye)
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Step 1ASPARAGUS: Snap off the tough bottoms, and peel the stalks half the way up with a swivel bladed vegetable peeler. Bring a pot of water to a fast rolling boil Gently add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook just a few minutes. Asparagus should be tender but still firm. Drain and pat dry with paper towel
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Step 2MAKING THE SAUCE: Finely chop hard boiled eggs and set aside.
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Step 3Place 1 teaspoon of olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add anchovies and quickly saute on both sides just to bring flavor out. Remove from heat.
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Step 4Remove stems from parsley before measuring. Peel onions and cut into 2" lengths Peel and cut garlic into halves
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Step 5Place parsley, onions, dill, anchovy, garlic, capers, and lemon juice in food processor. Process until a smooth paste is formed
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Step 6While processor is still running, add the salt and pepper, and dribble the olive oil into mixture until well blended and you have a smooth, velvety sauce.
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Step 7Transfer to a serving boat and stir in the diced eggs.
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Step 8Let each diner pour the desired amount of sauce over their asparagus.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Other Sauces
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Food Processor
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