Name: Asparagus with three toppings
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 gram asparagus, trimmed; Anchovies and garlic; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, sliced thinly; 3 drained anchovies, chopped coarsely; Parmesan butter; 25 gram butter; 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese flakes; 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, chopped finely; Balsamic dressing; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon small basil leaves

Asparagus with three toppings

Asparagus is a delicious summer vegetable that really comes into its own with the right topping. Try one of these three versions next time you serve this moreish vegetable.

Ingredients

600 gram asparagus, trimmed

Anchovies and garlic

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, sliced thinly

3 drained anchovies, chopped coarsely

Parmesan butter

25 gram butter

2 tablespoon parmesan cheese flakes

1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, chopped finely

Balsamic dressing

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon small basil leaves

Method

1.Cook asparagus on heated oiled barbecue about 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside; keep warm.

2.Anchovies and garlic: heat oil in small frying pan; cook garlic and anchovy until browned lightly. Sprinkle over asparagus.

3.Parmesan butter: melt butter in small saucepan. Pour over asparagus; sprinkle with cheese.

4.Balsamic dressing: combine ingredients in small bowl. Spoon over asparagus.

5.Arrange asparagus in three piles on serving platter. Top each pile with one of the following toppings.

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