Asparagus and Beans with Citrus Butter

Asparagus and Beans with Citrus Butter

INGREDIENTS:

  • 125g pure butter
  • ​2 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 2 tsp grated orange rind
  • 1 tsp grated lime rind
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1½ tbsp Masterfoods Dijon mustard
  • 2 bunches fresh asparagus
  • 500g fresh green beans

METHOD:

  1. Beat half of the butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until it is softened.
  2. Add rinds, juice and mustard, beating to combine.
  3. Roll the butter mixture into a 15cm log in baking paper. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  4. Trim the ends from the asparagus and beans and cut the asparagus in half.
  5. Boil or steam the asparagus and beans separately, until they are just tender. Drain.
  6. Toss the remaining butter through the vegetables and serve on a dish or platter, topped with slices of the citrus butter.