easy asparagus

Salmon is a great fish to use in a quiche due to its relatively high fat content so you don’t need to worry about overcooking it. The wholemeal crust provides a lovely nutty taste and slight crunch.

Each serving provides 363 kcal, 26g protein, 27g carbohydrate, 16g fat, 6g fibre.

For this recipe you will need a 24cm/9½in, 3cm/1¼in deep quiche tin.

Salmon and broccoli quiche

80 grams/2¾oz light vegetable spread,

200 grams/7 ounces wholemeal flour,

tsp sea salt

150 grams/5½oz broccoli, cut into 2.5.cm/1in florets

150 grams/5½oz asparagus,

eggs

100 milliliters/3½fl oz full-fat milk

tbsp finely chopped fresh dill

tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

salmon

grams/3½oz frozen peas, defrosted

spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced

sea salt and black pepper

This creamy chicken dish is easy to prepare ahead so perfect for a dinner party. Serve with rice or baby new potatoes.



Chicken with asparagus and lemon crème fraîche sauce

butter

tbsp oil

chicken breasts, boned, skinned

banana shallots, quartered lengthways

flour

400 milliliters/14fl oz chicken stock

1½ tbsp chopped lemon thyme leaves

asparagus

lemon, juice only

200 milliliters/7fl oz full-fat crème fraîche

parsley

salt and black pepper

Make the most of the short asparagus season with this simple yet delicious asparagus soup. Save a few of the tips for a beautiful garnish.

Asparagus soup

olive oil

onion, finely chopped

400 grams/14 ounces asparagus, finely chopped

500 milliliters/18fl oz hot chicken stock (vegetarians may substitute vegetable stock)

tbsp double cream

This vegetarian salad is simply bursting with the fresh flavours of spring, the perfect meal for a sun soaked day. 

Super spring salad

Jersey Royal potatoes

green asparagus spears,

150 grams/5½oz young broad beans, podded

150 grams/5½oz peas, podded

grams/5½oz soy beans

spring onions, sliced on an angle

purple asparagus spears,

shallots,

mint leaves, 10 torn, 5 shredded

chervil

watercress

pea shoots

Dijon mustard

tbsp red wine vinegar

walnut oil

300 milliliters/10½oz extra virgin olive oil

A light tart that melts in the mouth, this feels like a real treat and it’s a cinch to make. There’s not even any rolling involved. If you like, leave asparagus out of the filling mixture or add extra ingredients of your own. Sautéed mushrooms, blanched broccoli and roasted peppers all work well. 
245 calories per portion

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