Healthy Asparagus Dip
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch green asparagus (~ 1 pound)
  • 3 medium garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
  • 4 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
  1. Rinse asparagus. Cut off bottoms of the stalks (about 2 inches). Alternately, you can snap the bottoms of the stalks – they will break at about the same spot you’d cut them.
  2. Pour water into large pot to depth of 1-inch and bring to boil. Place asparagus and peeled garlic on steamer rack set over water in pot. Cover pot and steam until asparagus is crisp-tender (do not overcook it), about 4 to 6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the asparagus). Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water and cool for a minute. Drain and place asparagus on paper towels.
  3. Place all ingredients into a food processor, blender or Vitamix and mix to a smooth consistency. Add a little more olive oil ,if needed.
  4. Serve asparagus dip cold or at room temperature with vegetable chips or crudités.
Notes
* Recipe can be doubled and will still fit into a food processor, blender or Vitamix.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/healthy-asparagus-dip/