Sunny Asparagus Tapenade

Name: Sunny Asparagus Tapenade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 340 grams fresh asparagus, chopped; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 61 milliliters lemon juice; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 62 milliliters orange juice; 45 grams packed fresh parsley sprigs; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 8 servings Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or toasted French bread baguette; 1 teaspoons salt; 45 grams unsalted sunflower kernels; 8 servings Additional sunflower kernels, optional

Need A mixture of parsley sprigs, maple syrup, pepper flakes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Easiest Breakfast Ever: Sunny Fruit Parfait, Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade, and Roasted Tomato Crostini with Olive Tapenade.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender.

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Asparagus

Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water.

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Asparagus

Water

Drain and pat dry.

Place in a food processor; add the parsley, sunflower kernels, lemon juice, orange juice, oil, syrup, garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Cover and process until desired consistency.

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Sunflower Kernels