Steamed Asparagus with Lemon and Olive Dressing

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Steamed Asparagus with Lemon and Olive Dressing

 

 

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced

olive oil

8 tsp finely chopped fresh herbs

1/4 cup mixed marinated olives, pitted,roughly chopped

lemon wedges, to serve

 

 

1. Preheat the oven to 200 C (400 F) fan forced.

 

2. Place the asparagus onto a sheet of baking paper, top with red

onion and half the lemon rind. Drizzle with olive oil and a little

lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.

 

3. Fold the paper over to enclose the mixture, fold in edges to make a

bag. Place on a baking tray.

 

4. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.

 

5. Combine the remaining lemon juice, herbs and olives in a bowl,

season with salt and pepper.

 

6. Carefully open the bag, spoon olive mixture over the asparagus,

serve with lemon wedge if desired.