Linda's Kitchen

Asparagus with Garlic

SERVES 4

When asparagus is in season, make the most of it and try this unusual way of serving it, with garlic-flavoured oil, lemon juice and freshly grated vegetarian parmesan.

Ingredients

2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
4tbsp/60ml olive oil
2lb/1kg asparagus
4-6tbsp /60-90ml finely grated vegetarian parmesan-style cheese
2tsp/10ml fresh lemon juice

Method

1. Mix crushed garlic to taste with the oil and set aside.

2. Stand the asparagus spears upright in a tall pan of boiling water (the tips should not be submerged), cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
Lift the asparagus carefully into a colander to drain.

3. Arrange the asparagus on warm plates and spoon the garlic oil over the tips.

4. Sprinkle with vegetarian parmesan-style cheese and lemon juice, and serve immediately with warm crusty bread to mop up all the juices.

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