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Asparagus with Vegan Wasabi Mayo

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.

Author:

Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table

Serves:

4

Prep:

10

minutes

Cook:

5

minutes

TOtal:

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Bunch Asparagus
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 1-2 minutes, until tender but still firm.
  2. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  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.
  4. Serve the wasabi mayo alongside the asparagus. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*See post for instructions to make this dish using store-bought vegan mayo.