Steamed Asparagus with Sunflower Seed Sauce

Asparagus is a wonder of early spring. Fresh asparagus is so delicious when steamed and coated with sunflower seed sauce. Ingredients Fresh Asparagus- 2 bunches Chopped Parsley – 2 tablespoons For Sauce: Sunflower Butter – 1/2 cup Warm Water – 1/2 cup Olive Oil – 4 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice – 3 tablespoons Tamari Soy Sauce – 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced – 1 clove Red Pepper Flakes- 1 pinch or to taste Preparation: Peel off the hard outer layer of the asparagus spears. Put the asparagus into a colander over a large pan of boiling water. Place a lid on top. Steam for 5-6 minutes until the spears are tender. Remove from the heat. Place the sauce ingredients in a blender and process until it becomes creamy and smooth. If you want a thinner sauce, add a little bit more warm water. To serve, pour the sunflower seed sauce over … Continue reading “Steamed Asparagus with Sunflower Seed Sauce”