Do you like asparagus? 

Prebiotic vegetable loved by intestinal bacteria for its richness in fructans and fructose, two easily accessible and easily fermented by the intestinal microbiota. 

Here's a recipe for using them in a different way, rather than simply as a side dish. 

A salad of orzo, edamame and asparagus crunchy, integrating miso, a fermented soybean paste. 

What could be better!

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Orzo, edamame and asparagus salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Crispy asparagus

  • 450-500 g asparagus trenches along the length
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) sodium-reduced tamari sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) white balsamic vinegar (or apple cider)
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) miso (+ 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) by sambal olek
  • ¼ t. (60 ml) nutritional yeast flakes

Other ingredients

  • ½ t. (125 ml) d'orzo dry
  • 2 ½ t. (625 ml) fresh edamame, thawed and shelled
  • 2 green onions
  • To taste: your choice of fresh herbs (parsley or other)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cook orzo according to package directions
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the asparagus marinade. (be sure to dilute miso paste with water beforehand).
  • Add the asparagus to the bowl and coat well with the marinade.
  • Arrange the asparagus on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 min (until the asparagus is cooked and slightly crisp).
  • Chop herbs and green onions
  • Divide ingredients evenly among 4 portions. Garnish with fresh herbs and green onions. Can be eaten cold or reheated, as you prefer.

Notes

Recipe and photo by Marianne Lamy,