Asparagus with whipped feta and dukkah

Fresh asparagus chargrilled to perfection and topped with creamy whipped feta and dukkah. A side perfect for a weekend braai.

30 minutes

Serves 4

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Ingredients:

Dukkah:

  • 1 tsp (5ml) cumin seeds 
  • 1 tsp (5ml) chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp (5ml) sea salt flakes 
  • 1 tsp (5ml) sumac or a squeeze of lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup (60ml) sunflower seeds

 

  • 2 discs feta
  • ½ cup (125ml) plain yoghurt
  • 1-2 packets (200g each) asparagus
  • Glug olive oil
  • Salt and milled pepper
  • Squeeze of lemon juice

 

Method

  1. Toast dukkah ingredients in a hot pan for a minute or until fragrant.
  2. Allow to cool.
  3. Blitz feta and yoghurt together until smooth.
  4. Toss asparagus in oil, season and chargrill on a griddle pan until tender.
  5. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  6. Spread whipped feta on a plate and top with hot asparagus.
  7. Serve sprinkled with dukkah. 

 

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