Cook: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

Tahini is said to contain more protein than milk, is a good source of B vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium and calcium, as well as healthy polyunsaturated fats. It makes a creamy sauce for asparagus and is also delicious spooned over leafy greens such as spinach, kale or green cabbage, or even crisp green salad leaves.

Method:

Heat a large griddle pan over a high heat. Drizzle a little olive oil over the asparagus and turn until lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
Chargrill the asparagus for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, or until charred in places and just tender. You will probably have to cook it in two batches. Alternatively, steam the asparagus for 3–5 minutes.
Meanwhile, blend all the ingredients for the sauce with 5 tablespoons of warm water in a blender or mini food processor until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

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Name: Chargrilled asparagus with tahini and sesame
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300g asparagus spears, ends trimmed; Olive oil, for brushing; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling; For the tahini & sesame sauce; 3 tbsp tahini; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; Juice of ½ large lemon; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; Sea salt and black pepper

300g asparagus spears, ends trimmed
Olive oil, for brushing
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling
For the tahini & sesame sauce
3 tbsp tahini
1 large garlic clove, crushed
Juice of ½ large lemon
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Sea salt and black pepper

Chargrilled asparagus with tahini and sesame

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