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asparagus mimosa on white plate

Asparagus Mimosa

Karon Grieve
A classic French dish, a light and tasty appetizer packed with spring flavours.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course savoury
Cuisine French
Servings 2 people
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 500 g asparagus
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced onion
  • 1 tsp olive oil & 1 tsp butter for cooking
  • 1 hard boiled egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • sea salt & black pepper to taste
Metric - US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Trim ends off the asparagus and gentle saute along with the thinly sliced onion in the butter and olive oil for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and place on a serving platter.
  • Finely chop the hard boiled egg and mix in a small bowl along with the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard and seasoning.
  • Spoon the dressing over the asparagus and serve immediatey.

Notes

Vegetarian, Gluten Free.
Quick and easy this asparagus mimosa is the perfect appetizer for Spring and a French classic.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 562mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2022IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 6mg
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