Lemon Tahini Sauce Takes This Asparagus to the Next Level
Ingredients
- Asparagus1 lb
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Salt¾ tsp
- Black pepper0.13 tsp
- Tahini2 tbsp
- Yoghurt½ cups
- Lemon1
- Garlic1 clove
- Sesame seed1 tbsp
- Aleppo pepper½ tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus, breaking them off or cutting with a knife. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper, and coat well with your hands.
- Make the lemon tahini sauce: mix the tahini, yogurt, lemon zest and juice, salt and garlic. Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, only if you need to thin the sauce.
- Place the asparagus on the grill (a perforated grill pan works well). Close the lid and grill for 5 minutes. Stir well and grill for another 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Move the asparagus to a serving platter.
- Drizzle with the lemon tahini sauce, top with Aleppo pepper and sesame seeds if you like, and serve warm.
Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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