Asparagus recipes - need some inspiration!

[StaceyinLA]

I have some fresh asparagus and need something other than lightly steamed or roasted. Share a yummy asparagus recipe please!!

[Ottakee]

Asparagus pasta stirfry

 

sliced onion

fresh garlic

soy sauce

bit of ground ginger

lightly cooked asparagus

angel hair pasta

 

No real measurements as I just put in as much of each as I like :-) Not much help but it sure is tasty. You can add cooked chicken breast as well to make it more of a meal.

[cjzimmer1]

I made cream of asparagus soup last week. I steamed asaragus and dried onions (because I was out of fresh) in chicken broth till nice and soft. Then I added milk and cream cheese (I would have just used heavy cream but I didn't have that either) and got the cream cheese melted. Then I pureed the whole thing with my stick blender. I added garlic salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. It was yummy and the kids asked for second but there wasn't any left.

[jennynd]

I stir fry with bacon and bacon fat one time. big thumb up from hubby and my kid. Can't do that too often but sure was yummy

[Guest]

I like to just drizzle olive oil on it and put some sea salt on it and bake it. The outside is nice and crisp while the inside cooks soft.

[Tammyla]

I love it grilled or roasted with Panchito wrapped around it. (I'm not sure if that is how the Italian bacon is spelled, but my computer is.)

[Alte Veste Academy]

This is my family's favorite recipe, hands-down: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-asparagus-with-balsamic-browned-butter-10000000226706/?nomobile=1 . Ignore the cooking time for the spears though, as it obviously depends on size. I tend to cook from 8-10 minutes for medium size spears. I like them crisp-tender.

 

We also like them thrown into our grill veg basket and cooked alongside peppers, red onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. DH just uses olive oil and s&p on those and the grill does the rest.

[nmoira]

Shaved asparagus in salad is nice too.

[StaceyinLA]

These look awesome! I normally do browned butter on mine anytime I steam it, but that recipe with the other stuff in the browned butter looks good!

 

Ah, dilemmas!

[Lizzie in Ma]

I adore asparagus, tastes like Spring! I love it lightly grilled with olive oil and salt and pepper or sauted with the same just til warmed through. Bit of a purist when it comes to it. ;)

[chickenpatty]

I'm sitting here having asparagus & ham quiche for breakfast!

 

I found a high rated quiche recipe on allrecipes.com and added the asparagus to it. So good!

[KatieJ]

Saucy Chicken and Asparagus

 

 

You won't believe how delicious, yet how easy this dish is. We tasted it for the first time when our son's godparents made it for us. Even my grandmother—who's 95 years old—likes to serve this creamy dish for luncheons with friends! —Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California

 

 

4 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, halved
  
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  

 

Directions

• If desired, partially cook asparagus; drain. Place the asparagus in a
  
• greased 9-in. square baking dish. In a skillet over medium heat,
  
• brown the chicken in oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
  
• Arrange chicken over asparagus.
  
• In a bowl, mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder; pour
  
• over chicken. Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until the
  
• chicken is tender and juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Let
  
• stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 4 servings.
  

 

© Taste of Home 2013

[KatieJ]

Fettuccine with Green Vegetables

 

 

Says Susan McCartney of Onalaska, Wisconsin: “I like to serve this rich side with many different entrees. It’s special even with burgers, and I always get requests for the recipe!†TASTY TIP Not sure what to do with extra asparagus? Use it as a light quiche filler, grill for a quick and simple side dish or tuck into an omelet for an elegant touch.

 

 

4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  
• 1/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
  
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
• 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese
  
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  
• 4 teaspoons minced chives
  
• Additional shredded Romano cheese, optional
  

 

Directions

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
  
• small saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus;
  
• cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus
  
• in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  
• In a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 3 minutes. Add
  
• onion and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the peas, salt, pepper
  
• and asparagus; saute until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  
• Drain fettuccine; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the cheese,
  
• parsley and chives. Garnish with additional cheese if desired.
  
• Yield: 4 servings.
  

 

© Taste of Home 2013

[KatieJ]

this one is from Taste of Home as well, but I couldn't find it on the website.

 

Pasta with Asparagus

 

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp crush red pepper flakes

1-2 dashe hot pepper sauce ( i don't use this)

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tbls butter

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

salt to tast

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 cup shredded parm cheese

1/2 pound mostaccioli macaroni cooked and drained.

 

In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in Oil and Butter for 2-3 mins. Add asparagus, salt and pepper. Sautre until Asp is crisp tender - about 8 - 10 mins. ( I don't think it takes that long, but we don't like it mushy). Add Parm cheese and mis well. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

[I talk to the trees]

Grill, then sprinkle with feta and chopped black walnuts.