Elevate your appetizers: Roast asparagus and zucchini duo

Did you buy asparagus and run out of ideas on how to prepare it to impress even the pickiest palates? Combine it with another vegetable and bake it in the oven. It's finger-licking good!

The asparagus season is in full swing, so we should take full advantage of this period and make many brilliant meals using this delicious vegetable. Our database is full of fascinating recipes that will make asparagus an indispensable lunch element for the whole family.

But that’s not the end of my good news for you. After all, asparagus can also work as an enjoyable warm snack. Moreover, you don’t need any fancy additives to achieve spectacular success. Combine asparagus with zucchini and an express marinade based on French mustard, then put it in a preheated oven. You’ll have a real feast for your taste buds on your table in no time.

Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini,
• 1 tablespoon of salt,
• 8 green asparagus,
• 1/4 cup of olive oil,
• 2 garlic cloves,
• 1/3 cup of chopped parsley,
• 1 tablespoon of French mustard,
• Juice from 1/2 lemon.

Preparation:

Step 1. Wash and dry the zucchini before preparing this brilliant snack. Next, use a mandoline slicer to cut it into smaller slices.

Step 2. Sprinkle the prepared slices with salt and set them aside for 10 minutes. After that, press each piece with a paper towel to remove any excess water.

Step 3. Take the prepared zucchini slices and wrap them around the green asparagus.

Step 4. Prepare the express marinade by combining in a small bowl: olive oil, peeled and pressed garlic cloves, finely chopped parsley, French mustard, and lemon juice. 

Step 5. Place the asparagus wrapped in zucchini into a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Using a kitchen brush, spread the previously prepared mustard-based mixture on top. Then, place the snack in the preheated oven set to 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.

Step 6. Garnish the warm snack with fresh arugula. And that's it, enjoy!