Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cashews (recommended: Planters) plus roughly chopped cashews, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise (recommended: Best Foods)
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder (recommended: McCormick's)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (recommended: ReaLemon)
  • Pinch salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • On baking sheet, drizzle oil over trimmed asparagus.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Toss together to evenly distribute oil and seasoning.
  • Roast in oven for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the asparagus.
  • While asparagus is roasting, prepare mayonnaise.
  • Process 2 tablespoons of cashews in a blender until finely ground.
  • In a small bowl, stir to combine ground cashews, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • To serve, divide asparagus among 4 plates and top with a dollop of mayonnaise mixture.
  • Garnish with a few chopped cashews.