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June 30, 2020 · 5 Comments

Mediterranean Asparagus

30-Minutes or Less· Appetizer/Snacks· Dairy-Free· Dips· Egg-Free· Gluten-Free· Keto· Nut-Free· Recipe· Salad· Sides· Soy-Free· Vegan· Vegan Optional· Vegetarian

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Mediterranean Asparagus - charred lemon garlic asparagus on top of whipped feta and topped with olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest.

Mediterranean Asparagus – charred lemon garlic asparagus on top of whipped feta and topped with olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest.

Mediterranean Asparagus - charred lemon garlic asparagus on top of whipped feta and topped with olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest.

Have you been looking for a fun new low-carb side dish? If so, look no further than this Keto Mediterranean Asparagus! This side dish is hearty enough to be the main meal but is divine when served with a grilled or roasted protein.

We start off by whipping some feta. What’s whipped feta you ask? Only the BEST thing EVER. Seriously, it’s SO good and so simple that you’ll want it on everything from here on out.

How to make whipped feta

You’ll need feta, sour cream, and heavy cream <- we typically go with Organic Valley for all of our dairy needs since it’s pastured and organic. Also, add in a bit of high quality extra virgin olive oil <- we LOVE Bragg’s.

2022 plant-based update – since going plant-based in 2020, we have been making a dairy-free version of this recipe by using dairy-free substitutions – Follow Your Heart Feta, Forager Sour Cream, and plain unsweetened almond milk in place of the heavy cream. You really can’t even tell the difference.

To make this creamy concoction you’ll simply combine all of those ingredients in a small blender or food processor and blend until super smooth. This isn’t just good for this Mediterranean Asparagus recipe, it’s good on everything. Use it as a dip for sliced cucumbers, pork rinds, or bell peppers.

asparagus in a cast iron skillet
charred asparagus in a cast iron skillet

Mediterranean Asparagus - charred lemon garlic asparagus on top of whipped feta and topped with olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest.

So now that you’re aware that the whipped feta is the BEST part of this recipe let’s talk about the asparagus because it’s crave-worthy as well. Asparagus, crave-worthy? Yes, just bear with me for a moment!

We start by roasting the asparagus with olive oil, lemon zest, spices, and garlic. You’ll roast the asparagus until it’s tender and the tips are charred about 20-25 minutes.

Next, you’ll plate spoon the whipped feta onto a serving tray and top it with the asparagus. Give it a drizzle of olive oil all over the top and then scatter the olives, capers, and sundried tomatoes over the top. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt, fresh cracked pepper, and some extra lemon zest seals the deal.

Guys, this recipe…it’s just SO good and for how layered the flavors are you’d think it takes forever to make but it’s really simple.

Be sure to not discard the crushed garlic cloves, spoon those over the top. The combo of the whipped feta with the garlic is one of the best bites I can remember having lately….we miss restaurants, ha!

Mediterranean Asparagus - charred lemon garlic asparagus on top of whipped feta and topped with olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest.

Mediterranean Asparagus - charred lemon garlic asparagus on top of whipped feta and topped with olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest.

Mediterranean Asparagus

Charred lemon garlic asparagus on top of whipped feta and topped with olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest.
4.5 from 2 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: keto asparagus
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches asparagus (about 2 lbs) ends trimmed by 1”
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • Zest of one lemon

Topping:

  • 1 (130g) jar mixed pitted olives
  • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes (40g)
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Whipped Feta:

  • 8 ounces feta cheese dairy-free if plant-based, we use Follow Your Heart
  • ¼ cup sour cream dairy-free if plant-based, we use Forager or KiteHill plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream dairy-free if plant-based, we use plain unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450° F.
  • For the whipped feta, simply combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place the asparagus in a 10” or larger cast iron skillet. Drizzle with the avocado oil and top with sea salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, and the zest of the lemon. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and slightly charred.
  • Place the whipped feta on a serving platter and top with the roasted asparagus. Top the asparagus with the olives, sundried tomatoes, capers, and cucumber. Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil over the top of the asparagus and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Asparagus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 569mg25%
Potassium 428mg12%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1111IU22%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 182mg18%
Iron 3mg17%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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  1. Adriana Gutierrez says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:07 am

    This sounds like an umami bomb. Asparagus are on my shopping list!

    Reply
  2. LINDA HOLLANDER says

    June 30, 2020 at 11:01 am

    Man! This looks woderful. I’m having it for dinner with shrimp! As it is only 7:00 a.m., I have quite a long wait!

    Reply
  3. Tracey MacDonald says

    June 30, 2020 at 11:16 am

    This looks amazing! Just a question about the whipped feta. At the top of your post under HOW TO MAKE WHIPPED FETA, you mention heavy cream as an ingredient but it’s not listed as an ingredient in the recipe. How much heavy cream do you recommend? Thanks! Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
    • Cast Iron Keto says

      June 30, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks for pointing that out Tracey! The recipe has been updated to include the tablespoon of heavy cream.

      Reply
  4. Albertina Geller says

    July 1, 2020 at 11:23 am

    This looks great and it is stirring up my cravings! I will definitely try and recommend it with my friends too!

    Reply

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