Asparagus with Roasted-Garlic Aïoli
Asparagus with Roasted-Garlic Aïoli might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 33g of fat, and a total of 335 calories. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up apple-cider vinegar, garlic, mayonnaise, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, whole 30, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 5 hours.
Instructions
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut off and discard tops of garlic heads to expose cloves, then brush each head with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Wrap heads together in foil and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Cool to warm.
Squeeze garlic from skins into a food processor and purée with mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper, and salt.
Transfer aioli to a bowl and stir in chives.
Peel lower two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a wide 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain well in a colander and rinse under cold water until asparagus is cool.
Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Serve asparagus with roasted-garlic aioli.
·Aioli can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.·Asparagus can be cooked 2 hours ahead and kept, covered with dampened paper towels, at room temperature.