Name: Asparagus with halloumi recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 6-8 asparagus spears per portion, peeled from the tips down; 20g buttery spread; 2 handfuls rocket leaves, picked and lightly rinsed; 4 x 30g slices of halloumi; 1tsp olive oil; 1tsp lemon juice; Pepper

By GoodtoKnow

last updated 8 June 2022

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The perfect side dish for vegetarians, this asparagus with halloumi is ready in no time at all.

The combination of pan-fried halloumi and the soft, tender asparagus spears make a mouthwatering pairing.

Ingredients

6-8 asparagus spears per portion, peeled from the tips down
20g buttery spread
2 handfuls rocket leaves, picked and lightly rinsed
4 x 30g slices of halloumi
1tsp olive oil
1tsp lemon juice
Pepper

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Method

Snap the woody end from each asparagus spear and discard. Peel the stalks carefully from the tips down. Drop into a large pan of water and cook for 2-3 mins until tender. Drain, brush with buttery spread and season lightly with pepper.
Meanwhile, place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and once hot, place the halloumi slices in the pan and fry for 1-2 mins on each side until a rich golden brown in colour.
Mix together the olive oil and lemon juice for the dressing.
Place the buttery spread asparagus spears in a line in the centre of each plate and scatter the rocket leaves in the middle of the spears. Drizzle with a little lemon oil before topping with the fried halloumi slice. This works well with the asparagus served warm or cold.

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