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!
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Why I love this Asparagus with Vegan Wasabi Mayo
- Dietary needs - this asparagus with vegan mayonnaise is plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and sugar free
- Super quick side or app - it takes about 5 minutes to whip up a vegan wasabi mayo and only a few quick minutes to blanch asparagus. This dish is ready in minutes
- Easy to swap with store-bought vegan mayo - if you want to use a store-bought mayo instead of pureeing tofu, it's a super easy swap. I have instructions below
Ingredient Notes & Instructions
- Asparagus
- Silken Tofu: silken tofu is the softest type of tofu - it's silky smooth and the exact texture of mayo. In this recipe, the wasabi masks any tofu taste
- Tahini: tahini adds a bit of fat and helps create a deeper flavor for the mayo. If you don't have tahini you can use almond butter
- White Wine Vinegar: you could use any white vinegar like apple cider vinegar
- Maple Syrup: maple syrup adds some sweetness to balance out the wasabi spice. You can also use date syrup or a sugar that dissolves in liquid
- Mustard: you can also use mustard powder
- Liquid Aminos or Tamari: liquid aminos add some salty flavor. Another gluten-free option is tamari. Or if you don't need a gluten-free option, use soy sauce.
- Wasabi Paste: you can find wasabi spice in the Asian section. Be careful with this stuff - it's spicy!
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
How to make Asparagus with Vegan Wasabi Mayo
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!
How to make this dish using store-bought mayo
If you want to use a store-bought mayo, there's a few ingredients you won't need. Here's your new list:
- Asparagus
- Vegan Mayo: use an avocado oil or olive oil based mayo for the healthiest option
- Maple Syrup
- Liquid Aminos or Tamari
- Wasabi Paste
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 ½ cup of vegan mayo, the maple syrup, liquid aminos, and wasabi paste until combined.
Step 4. Serve the wasabi mayo alongside the asparagus. Enjoy!
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this dish. We are grateful for simple foods that fuel our bodies. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Asparagus with Vegan Wasabi Mayo
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Bunch Asparagus
Wasabi Mayo
- 8 Ounces Package Silken Tofu*
- 2 Tablespoons Tahini
- 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Liquid Aminos or Tamari
- 1 Teaspoon Wasabi Paste to taste
- ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 1-2 minutes, until tender but still firm.
- Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
- 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.
- Serve the wasabi mayo alongside the asparagus. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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