Roasted Asparagus and Goat’s Cheese with Macadamia Nut Dressing
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors, marrying the earthy taste of roasted asparagus with the creamy richness of goat’s cheese, all elevated by the nutty aroma of macadamia nut dressing. It’s a light and easy entree perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a spring gathering or simply craving a quick yet elegant meal. The versatility of this recipe allows for experimentation with different types of cheese, nuts, and oils, making it adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand!
Recipe Category:
Pork 🐖
Keywords:
Fruit 🍎, Vegetable 🥦, Meat 🍖, Australian 🇦🇺, Spring 🌸, < 30 Mins ⏲️, Oven 🍳, Easy 🌟
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 120g fresh asparagus spears (about 8 spears)
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 4 slices goat’s cheese
- 75ml macadamia oil
- 3 tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 402.9
- Fat Content: 38g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.7mg
- Sodium Content: 159mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 8.9g
- Fiber Content: 4.6g
- Sugar Content: 4.3g
- Protein Content: 11.1g
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
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Prepare the Asparagus:
- Brush a large baking tray with olive oil to grease.
- Divide the asparagus into 8 bundles.
- Place a slice of goat’s cheese on each bundle.
- Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each bundle to secure the cheese.
- Place the bundles on the greased tray.
- Brush each bundle with some of the extra olive oil.
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Roast the Asparagus:
- Roast in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes or until just tender.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- Meanwhile, heat the macadamia oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped macadamia nuts and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until the nuts are golden.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir through the red wine vinegar.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Place 2 bundles of asparagus on each serving plate.
- Spoon the warm macadamia nut dressing over the asparagus.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful flavors!
This recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, with the crisp-tender asparagus complemented by the creamy goat’s cheese and the crunchy macadamia nuts, all tied together with the tangy sweetness of the red wine vinegar. It’s a dish that’s sure to impress your guests while requiring minimal effort in the kitchen. So, whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a delicious meal, give this roasted asparagus and goat’s cheese with macadamia nut dressing recipe a try!
