Honey Harissa Asparagus and Broccoli | recipe

Tenderstem veggies are always my favourite, and although griddled with a little oil and sea salt is my go-to, sometimes you want a little more flavour. These sweet and spicy veggies do just the trick.

I have always loved harissa since a visit to a Tunisian market many years ago. The complex chilli flavoured paste is great as a marinade but also a deliciously potent side dip.

This marinade blends the fiery spice with a sweet hit of honey. This side dish goes beautifully with lamb shawarma, but is also delicious served alongside roast chicken, or chopped into couscous.

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Ingredients:

Serves | 3-4 (as a side dish)

• 120g fine asparagus

• 120g tenderstem broccoli

• 1tbsp rose harissa paste

• 2 tbsp honey

• 0.5 lemon, juice only

• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Method:

1. Mix the harissa, honey and lemon juice in a bowl.

2. Coat the vegetables with the marinade, and leave to soak in the flavours.

3. In a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil to a medium-high heat.

4. Add the veggies, leaving the remaining marinade in the bowl.

5. Pan fry the veggies for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally.

6. Pour the remaining marinade into the pan and allow the sauce to simmer for another few minutes whilst the veggies finish cooking.

Bon appetit!

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