Asparagus Gratinee

 Vegan

 
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The vegan alternative to asparagus and Parmesan cheese! Delicious...

Serves: 
4
Time: 
15 minutes
Diabetic friendly
Gluten free
No sesame
No soya
Reduced sugar
Ingredients: 

One bunch of asparagus (allow 5-6 large spears per person - more if spears are thin)
2-3 handfuls of nutritional yeast flakes (Marigold Engevita brand, available from health food shops)
1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper

Method: 

1. Cut away any hard parts from the bottom of asparagus spears

2. Steam (preferably) or boil in water until cooked but still firm - about 7-10 mins

3. Spread tinfoil over the bottom of a grill pan and place spears on it, side by side

4. Sprinkle 2-3 handfuls of nutritional yeast flakes over top then drizzle olive oil over it

5. Grill on full until gratinee is golden - about 2-3minutes

6. Transfer to individual serving plates, scraping any residue from the tinfoil

7. Serve with nice bread as a first course or with new potatoes and salad

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