Make asparagus with vegan wasabi mayo for a quick and easy vegetable side. A completely plant-based wasabi mayonnaise is the perfect dip for blanched asparagus.
My family has been making a version of this recipe for years. It's pretty simple - blanched asparagus and wasabi mayo.
The wasabi adds a kick to the mayonnaise. It add some interest to the asparagus, which tastes fine on it's own, but better with the wasabi mayo.
I adapted this dish slightly for the blog. Mayonnaise, of course, isn't vegan. And most vegan mayo uses oil.
So I created a plant-based mayonnaise. And let me tell you, it's so good that you won't notice it's plant-based at all. In fact, I served this to my family and neither of my parents realized I made the mayo from tofu.
Yep, you can make a creamy, delicious vegan mayonnaise from tofu! Silken tofu has the perfect mayo texture. Add in some flavor with a few spices and you've got a mayo that no one will know is completely vegan and oil-free!
Step 1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 1-2 minutes, until tender but still firm.
Step 2. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
Step 3. Add the tofu, tahini, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, liquid aminos, wasabi paste, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Step 4. Serve the wasabi mayo alongside the asparagus. Enjoy!
If you want to use a store-bought mayo, there's a few ingredients you won't need. Here's your new list:
Step 1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 1-2 minutes, until tender but still firm.
Step 2. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
Step 3. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup of vegan mayo, the maple syrup, liquid aminos, and wasabi paste until combined.
Step 4. Serve the wasabi mayo alongside the asparagus. Enjoy!
Thank you God for this dish. We are grateful for simple foods that fuel our bodies. Amen.
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Make asparagus with vegan wasabi mayo for a quick and easy vegetable side. A completely plant-based wasabi mayonnaise is the perfect dip for blanched asparagus.
Recipe Notes
*See post for instructions to make this dish using store-bought vegan mayo.
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