Green Asparagus and Mushrooms with Crispy Herb Breadcrumbs
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This green dish gets a crispy and flavorful topping in the form of breadcrumbs fried with olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs. Enjoy the dish as a side dish, or serve it as a standalone meal – optionally with poached eggs for extra substance.
Use day-old bread if you like. It's a great way to avoid food waste.
Servings
: 4
servings
Ingredients
3 slices light bread
1 clove garlic
1 handful flat-leaf parsley
1 handful basil
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
500 g green asparagus
500 g mixed mushrooms
Oil for frying
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Instructions
Step 1/5
Tear or cut the bread into smaller pieces, and blend it into coarse breadcrumbs. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Pick and chop the herbs.
Step 2/5
Fry the breadcrumbs and garlic in olive oil in a pan or griddle, until the crumbs are golden and lightly crispy. Stir in the herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3/5
Cut the ends off the green asparagus, and cut the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces, if necessary.
Step 4/5
Fry both at high heat in oil on a griddle or large pan, until they take on color. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5/5
Arrange the asparagus and mushrooms on a platter, and sprinkle with herb crumbs – or serve directly from the griddle.
