Lemon Asparagus on Mushroom Gravy and Kumara (Sweet Potato) Mash
Bright, zesty lemon asparagus is served atop a rich mushroom gravy and creamy sweet potato mash (kumara) for a vibrant, comforting dish. This combination brings together fresh veggies, earthy flavors, and natural sweetness for a nourishing, plant-based meal.
Ingredients
Lemon Asparagus
- large bunch asparagus
- 2 lemons
- 4 tbsp vegetable stock
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
No Oil Mushroom Gravy
- 1 small brown onion diced
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 230 grams brown mushrooms sliced
- 1 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce
- 1½ cups cold water
- 3 tbsp cornflour (corn starch)
- 1½ tsp fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Kumra (Sweet Potato) Mash
- 2 large Orange Kumara (Sweet Potato)
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp hummus
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ground pepper to taste
- a small amount of plant-milk
Instructions
Lemon Asparagus
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350℉)
- In a large bowl, squeeze one lemon and add the pepper and thyme. Gently turn the asparagus through the liquid and leave it to sit for at least 30 minutes.
- On a baking tray, cover with baking paper and spread out the asparagus, then pour over the lemon liquid.
- Slice one lemon and place the slices into the baking tray.
- Pour over the stock and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp on the outside and tender in the middle.
No Oil Mushroom Gravy
- Over medium heat saute onion, mushroom and garlic in a little water for 10 minutes.
- Add in the thyme and black pepper and simmer for a further minute.
- Mix the cornflour into the cold water until dissolved. Add this, stock and soy sauce to the mushroom mix. Gently stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately.
Kumara (Sweet Potato) Mash
- Boil the kumara in a cup of stock plus water to cover the kumara.
- Once soft, drain then add all other ingredients except the plant milk mash with a potato masher then whisk with a fork to make it more fluffy. Only add the milk if you feel the mixture is too dry.
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