Asparagus gratin

Ingredients

• 700 g Sparagus, ends trimmed
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 400 ml Almond milk, unflavored
• 4 tbsp Tapioca flour
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg, ground
• 50 g Almonds, ground
• 1/2 tsp White pepper, ground

Method

1. Heat oven to 200C.
2. Wash and trim the ends of asparagus.
3. Blanch the asparagus in a boiling water for 1 minute.
4. Heat the olive oil in a saucepot.
5. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
6. Whisk in the almond milk, nutmeg, and white pepper.
7. Cook until sauce begins to thicken and to coat the back of a spoon.
8. Remove the sauce from heat.
9. Place the asparagus in a baking dish.
10. Pour over the prepared sauce and top with ground almonds.
11. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Serve warm.