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Asparagus rolls with skordalia

Try these Kiwi classics with a tangy twist. A perfect summer starter or picnic sandwich.

SERVES10
TIME TO MAKE5 - 15 mins
MEAL TYPESnacks
TIME TO MAKE5 - 15 mins
MEAL TYPESnacks

Method

  1. Trim the hard ends off the asparagus
  2. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes
  3. Remove and plunge into ice cold water until the asparagus has completely cooled down
  4. Drain and dry well
  5. Cut the crusts off the bread
  6. Spread 1 tablespoon of skordalia over each slice of bread
  7. Lay one asparagus spear on each slice of bread
  8. Roll bread over asparagus
  9. Secure with a toothpick if necessary

Tips

Skordalia Recipe

Skordalia a traditional Greek side dish.  Here is our great recipe for Skordalia to use in the asparagus rolls.

Hummus Recipe

If you don't want to use skordalia you could try this delicious hummus.

  • fresh asparagus spears
  • slices wholemeal bread
  • 6 tbsp
    skordalia , (see below for details)
Per serve
  • Energy
    386kJ
  • Total Fat
    3.3g
  • Saturated Fat
    0.4g
  • Total Carbohydrate
    12.0g
  • Sugars
    0.9g
  • Dietary Fibre
    2.5g
  • Sodium
    194mg