Asparagus with Feta & Mint
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 4-5 mins
Asparagus is the taste of Spring. Grassy and herby, new season asparagus doesn’t need much cooking. Quickly simmered till they’re bright green, they’re matched with creamy Greek feta and a pinch of fresh mint.
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Ingredients you'll need
- 600g asparagus
- A handful of mint
- 180g feta
From your kitchen
- Sea salt + black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Step by step this way
- 1.
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Bend the asparagus spears to snap off the woody ends, trimming them so they look neat.
- 2.
When the water is boiling, add the asparagus tips and simmer for 4-5 mins till the spears are just tender.
- 3.
Meanwhile, pick the mint leaves off their sprigs and finely slice them. Crumble the feta.
- 4.
Drain the asparagus and arrange on a serving plate. Drizzle over 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Gently turn to coat. Top with the crumbled feta and sliced mint. Serve straight away.
