Sunny Asparagus Tapenade

Name: Sunny Asparagus Tapenade
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, chopped; 3/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs; 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower kernels; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon pepper; Additional sunflower kernels, optional; Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or toasted French bread baguette

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 cups

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

“I use fresh asparagus from the farmers market for this healthy spread, which can also be served as a dip. I like to make it for family gatherings.” —Kathy Patalsky, New York, New York

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Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh asparagus, chopped
3/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/3 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
Additional sunflower kernels, optional
Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or toasted French bread baguette

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice 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.
Transfer to a small bowl; sprinkle with additional sunflower kernels if desired. Serve at room temperature or chilled with the dippers of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without dippers): 64 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.

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