Spring Asparagus with Homemade Garlic Aioli

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Asparagus:

• 6–8 ounces organic asparagus
• 1 tablespoon Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt

Aioli:

• 1 pastured egg* yolk – See Note below.
• 1–2 cloves fresh organic garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt
• 1/2 small organic lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon organic mustard powder
• 1/4 cup cold pressed olive oil
• 1/4 cup Tropical Traditions Organic Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil, melted but not hot
• 1 tablespoon organic homemade whey or lacto-fermented pickle juice, optional

*Note – This recipe contains raw or undercooked eggs. Please make a substitution if you have concerns about consuming raw eggs.

Directions:

Asparagus:

Place 1 tablespoon Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and 1 teaspoon salt, gently stirring until asparagus is lightly sautéed and softened.

Aioli:

Add egg yolk, garlic cloves, salt, lemon juice, and mustard to a blender (or food processor.) Blend until well combined. Keep your blender going at medium speed as you begin to add olive oil and coconut oil in, a few drops at a time. After you have put about 15–20 drops of oil into the blender, begin adding the oil in a small, steady stream. Add the tablespoon of whey (or pickle juice) and mix briefly. Serve warm or chilled.

Note: Leftover aioli will keep in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. It’s delicious on sandwiches, fish, as a dip for vegetables, or over rice.

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Lemon, Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Servings: 2–3
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch broccoli
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• half a lemon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Break up broccoli into florets.

Pour melted coconut oil over broccoli and garlic, and then mix well.

Place on a sheet pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Roast for about 20 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

After removing broccoli from oven, sprinkle with fresh lemon juice.

Enjoy!

Recipe and photo submitted by Kristin, Hummelstown, PA.

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