Asparagus Tapenade
From Taste of Home Magazine
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READY IN: 30mins
SERVES: 8
YIELD: 8 1/4 cup servings
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3⁄4
- 3⁄4cup packed fresh parsley sprig
- 1⁄3
- 1⁄4cup lemon juice
- 1⁄4cup orange juice
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 2teaspoons maple syrup
- 1
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1teaspoon pepper
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- assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and or toasted French baguette
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DIRECTIONS
- In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 inches 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.
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