Name: How to make asparagus roll ups
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 370 grams fresh asparagus spears; 10 slices wholemeal bread; 50 grams mayonnaise

Try our original Asparagus Rolls as an appetiser next time you entertain.
Learn how to prepare these guilt-free asparagus roll appetisers right from the 1960’s or bring them into the 21st century using the variations.

Our Asparagus Rolls are delicious, easy to make and will please a crowd.

How to make asparagus roll ups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

These asparagus roll ups are great for morning and afternoon teas, a snack, as an appetiser or a light lunch.
This asparagus rolls recipe has only 3 simple ingredients and adds a bit of vibrant green to the platter.

They are a favourite on our finger food catering menu.

Ingredients

370 grams fresh asparagus spears
10 slices wholemeal bread
50 grams mayonnaise

Instructions

If using fresh asparagus - Blanch the asparagus until it starts to soften, then cool.
If using tinned asparagus - Drain extremely well, do not blanch.
Remove the crusts from the bread then using a rolling pin lightly roll each slice to make it thinner.
Spread a thin amount of mayonnaise evenly over each slice of bread.
Lay an asparagus spear across each slice diagonally and roll bread from corner to corner.
Place on a plate and seal with plastic wrap then chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours.

Notes

Asparagus Rolls Recipe Method Help

The more fresh the bread is the better.
Same goes for the asparagus.
Before serving unwrap and arrange the pieces on a serving dish.

Variations for Asparagus Roll Ups Recipe

Cream Cheese
Use cream cheese instead of mayo. Maybe blend a bit of salt and cracked pepper through it.
Sliced Cheese
Add thinly sliced or grated cheese to your asparagus rolls
White Bread or Wrap
Use white bread or a small tortilla wrap as an alternative to wholemeal bread.