VE Day Crown Asparagus Pesto. – Bangers & Balls

Asparagus is so delicious and really doesn’t enter into the spotlight for such a short season. I want to eat it every single way I can in the kitchen. As do you – this has proved to be one of our most popular pestos ever.

• 10 – 20 Asparagus Spears depending on size

• 1/4 Cup Nuts I used Hazelnuts as they were in my cupboard
• 1 large Garlic Clove Or hadful of Wild Garlic
• Lemon Zest
• 2-3 Glugs Oive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to Taste We used Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper
• Herbs I threw in some fresh Basil Leaves and Thyme. Don’t be afraid to experiment and really make it your own!

• Pop the asparagus in boiling water for 3 -4 mins
• Run under cold water or place on ice to stop it cooking
• Roughly chop the asparagus
• Pop in a food blender to whiz up and add in you garlic clove/wild garlic and nuts
• Add lemon juice, lemon zest and blitz
• Add olive oil to make a pesto consistency