Asparagus is a versatile vegetable - in this recipe it is served with crunchy parmesan crisps and tangy caper dressing to create a gourmet side dish.
- Preheat oven to 190ºC. Combine parmesan and flour in a bowl. Place a 7.5cm round pastry cutter on a baking paper-lined oven tray. Fill with 1 tablespoon parmesan mixture then carefully lift cutter away. Repeat with remaining mixture, to make about 20. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until frico are golden. Leave to cool on trays. Frico will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Heat a char-grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss asparagus and leeks together with oil. Cook vegetables, in batches, for 6 minutes, turning once, or until just tender.
- For dressing, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Layer asparagus, leeks and spinach on plates. Drizzle with dressing and serve with frico on the side.
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