White Asparagus with Saffron Silky Tofu Dressing

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White Asparagus with Saffron Silky Tofu Dressing - Vegan, Gluten-Free

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White asparagus must be peeled, as the outside is fibrous and bitter. They have an earthier, nuttier and sweeter flavour than the usual green variety, and can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Though white asparagus is traditionally served very simply, just with parsley potatoes and a generous helping of melted butter or a velvety Hollandaise sauce, this vegan saffron flavoured silken tofu dressing is just as amazing.

600 g White asparagus, peeled and trimmed
150 g Silky tofu
1 large pinch Saffron powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Chives, chopped
2 tbsp Almond slices, toasted

Peel and trim the white asparagus. Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt lightly. Cook prepared asparagus, covered, for 10 minutes.
Add tofu, saffron, salt, pepper and apple cider vinegar in an immersion blender. Blender until smooth and creamy. Stir in half of the chopped chives.
Place asparagus on serving plates. Spoon the dressing over and sprinkle with the remaining chives and toasted almond slices.

75 comments:

Neha 30/5/18 21:12: What a healthy and yummy recipe this looks! I love white asparagus. And this one sounds delicious!
Gloria Baker 30/5/18 22:25: what really pretty recipe Angie! I love asparagus ! xo
mjskit 31/5/18 01:17: A lovely dish!! Have been trying to find out ways to incorporate tofu in our diet and this sauce is perfect and so easy. Thanks!
kitchen flavours 31/5/18 06:44: I have never seen white asparagus around here. Your dish looks delicious with the creamy tofu sauce!
2pots2cook 31/5/18 10:37: Love it Angie ! Thank you so much !
Królowa Karo 31/5/18 11:26: Yummy! I like aspargus!
Anca 31/5/18 11:37: It looks fantastic. I love the vegan sauce. The almonds are a great idea too.
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 31/5/18 12:55: I haven't seen white asparagus yet this year, but your topping would be both beautiful and delicious on green asparagus until then!!
Tricia Buice 31/5/18 13:14: What a wonderful dish Angie - every year you post the most beautiful white asparagus dishes. I can never find it but one day when I do, I'm coming here for a recipe! Love the creativity and that silky tofu looks wonderful.
Jo Rashi 31/5/18 13:57: This looks so yummy <3 Great! Thanks for sharing <3 Lots of love!
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Natalia 31/5/18 15:43: Yum, what a sophisticated dish, restaurant style,but definitely very tasty☺
Adina 31/5/18 16:15: What an interesting recipe, I have never thought of using silken tofu this way. It looks delicious!
Balvinder 31/5/18 17:05: I haven't seen white asparagus over here yet. and I remember your recipe from last year too. Great idea to make dressing with silken tofu.
Pam 31/5/18 17:22: It looks and sounds delicious.
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com 31/5/18 18:56: Angie, what a delightful vegan substitute for hollandaise--not that it is "just" a substitute for something else, it can stand on its own!
Vicki Bensinger 31/5/18 23:02: This is so pretty. I have to say I've never quite acquired a taste for tofu. While I know it doesn't have much flavor, I just haven't gotten use to it. Maybe I need to try it again. This looks like a nice way to serve asparagus.
Glamour ZONE 1/6/18 02:58: Looks really yummy. Thanks for sharing
Abbe@This is How I Cook 1/6/18 05:45: I actually was going to do a post on white asparagus and then I somehow deleted all the photos! I'm so happy you posted yours! I love white asparagus!
Christine Ho 1/6/18 14:52: Very clever way to serve white asparagus with sauce made with tofu, Angie.
Jeff the Chef 1/6/18 15:03: I've had silken tofu sauces before, and I love them! I have a tofu aioli sauce that I'm particularly fond of. However, I love how straightforward this one is. Saffron, cider vinegar, and chives … what a nice combination!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 1/6/18 15:41: Such beautiful asparagus! It's not easy to find the white kind here and it never looks as healthy as yours. I love the touch of saffron and almonds in your recipe, Angie.
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 1/6/18 15:52: I always try to find white asparagus by us but never have much luck! This looks delicious!
Nancy Chan 1/6/18 16:04: Interesting! I have not seen white asparagus before!
Mindy 2/6/18 02:39: Such a great option for vegans or vegetarians!
Feeriee13 2/6/18 04:49: It looks delicious and healthy, my kind of food! Thank you for this great recipe!
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fimere 2/6/18 23:22: ça a l'air super bon j'aime beaucoup
bonne soirée
grace 2/6/18 23:55: i've never tried white asparagus, but i'm sure i'd love it, especially with such a silky sauce!!
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noobcook 3/6/18 06:39: This white asparagus dish looks reallt luxurious with creamy tofu sauce.
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Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 3/6/18 13:06: Love how pretty this looks I may have to give tofu a try again!
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Kinga K. 3/6/18 16:01: Yummy ^.^
Reeni 4/6/18 01:38: I love asparagus but never had the white ones before! They're beautiful! The sauce sounds delicious too.
The Yum List 4/6/18 04:05: I do like asparagus.
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Amy (Savory Moments) 4/6/18 13:04: This is such a creative dressing, Angie! And, I love asparagus.
Evi 4/6/18 14:08: This is beautiful, Angie! Love that you used tofu for the sauce!
Unknown 4/6/18 17:57: I saw white asparagus when I was in Seattle this year - hadn't tried it but your pairing with that saffron silky tofu sauce sounds wonderful, Angie!
Alida 4/6/18 23:16: A gourmet recipe Angie! Here in the UK white asparagus are quite hard to find. In Northern Italy where I come from they are very popular though and delicious especially with risotto. I really love the way you have prepared them!
Eva Taylor 5/6/18 13:52: So strange, I was certain to have committed here. We don’t often see white asparagus here, never in the normal grocery stores but sometimes in the specialty stores. Making the sauce out of tofu is very clever indeed!
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 5/6/18 16:07: What an elegant way to serve asparagus; I love how you chose to use white asparagus that makes this presentation even more special. What a keeper Angie!
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Unknown 6/6/18 01:15: I am in love with this vegan sauce of yours. I can’t wait to try it.
Kitchen Riffs 6/6/18 02:06: This looks terrific -- so much flavor in one little dish! White asparagus is awesome, isn't it? Anyway, this is SO creative -- thanks.
Pam 6/6/18 02:12: We ate a lot of white asparagus when we lived in Germany, but don't see much of it here. Bet your recipe is great! Thanks for sharing!
GIGI EATS 6/6/18 05:21: BRING ON THE WHITE ASPARAGUS!!!! I am moving to a place with a GRILL in ONE WEEK'S TIME and that grill is going to be on hyperdriveeeeeeee !!!!
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tigerfish 7/6/18 00:56: Can't seem to find fresh white asparagus over here...:(
Elisabeth 7/6/18 20:37: White asparagus is my favorite, so exquisite, and elegant...you certainly have a way of dressing it up so elegantly and deliciously!
gluten Free A_Z Blog 10/6/18 13:30: I've never tried white asparagus but it's good to know that they must be peeled. I know asparagus have some exceptional health benefits so I try to get them when I can. Thanks for the great sauce recipe for a topping
Jared 11/6/18 01:17: Looks delicious! What's the taste difference between green asparagus and white asparagus?
Sharon D. 18/6/18 16:26: That's it! I am going to find myself some white asparagus to try .. ^.^
Katerina Delidimou 26/6/18 10:07: They look absolutely amazing!
Choclette 27/6/18 18:25: I have never seen quite asparagus for sale here in the UK, though I have eaten it. Can no longer remember where or what it tasted like though.
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 14/7/18 20:24: White asparagus is so special and so elegant Angie. The sauce with saffron added must be divine!
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pankti 26/9/18 07:02: I am totally blown away!! I can just keep looking at the pics!! beautiful clicks of the beautiful food
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