Anyone have good (easy) asparagus recipes?

rkcampbell

I'm thinking like a main dish. Anyone have any suggestions? I have a really good creamy pasta with sirloin and asparagus, but looking for some variety!

rkcampbell

For that matter, if you have a good side dish recipe I'll take it too!!! I LOVE asparagus!

Okapi42

My favourite way to prepare it: chop green asparagus spears into lengths and pan-fry in just a bit of butter with some flaked almonds! Really nice if you just stir it into pasta (try fettuccini) with a little parmesan.

ckmama

I always just put salt, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar on it then roast it. I have never tried it in another recipe.

Keiras_Mom

I grill them on the George Foreman.

gobonas99

Lemony Asparagus and Broccoli
(Makes 1 serving)

Ingredients
1 cup water
½ medium head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
15 medium asparagus spears, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces (½ lb.)
½ tsp. finely grated lemon peel
1½ tsp. fresh lemon juice
1½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp. Himalayan salt

Directions
1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add broccoli and asparagus; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp and bright green.
3. Remove from heat. Drain. Place in medium bowl.
4. Toss vegetables with lemon peel, lemon juice, oil, and salt.


Nutrition
Calories: 187
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 1,227 mg
Carbohydrate: 25 g
Fiber: 11 g
Sugar: 9 g
Protein: 12 g

gobonas99

Roasted Asparagus with Slivered Almonds
(Makes 1 serving)

Ingredients
15 medium asparagus spears, ends trimmed (½ lb.)
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp. Himalayan salt
1 Tbsp. slivered almonds

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake for 25 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Remove from oven.
4. Sprinkle with almonds; serve.


Nutrition
Calories: 207
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 575 mg
Carbohydrate: 11 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 5 g
Protein: 7 g

Cassierocksalot

Throw them on the BBQ. That's it. Seriously, you'd be amazed. If it's not so fresh, I spray a little EVOO on there and add a pinch of sea salt but that's about it. It is amazing!

misskerouac

I just oven roast them with a little olive oil, salt and fresh cracked pepper. Roasting it still beats any other way i've ever tried it prepared.

tjsoccermom

I take really thin asparagus, like green bean size, grill it in a grill pan with olive oil, fresh garlic, little lemon juice and sprinkle of parm cheese. YUM! I don't cook it for too long, like it somewhat crisp. Hungry for some now!

rkcampbell

Ok, YUM to all of these! I've never tried grilling it, but sounds easy enough. Keep em coming!!!

rduhlir

http://www.marthastewart.com/318667/spring-vegetable-couscous-with-chicken

I love the above recipe, the helping is HUGE and the calories are perfect.

ETA: And it is a good budget meal, especially during the early summer when the veggies are in season.

CoderGal

I HATE asparagus. But most of the people around me love it. If anyone has a recipe that makes asparagus not taste asparagusy, inbox me!

BigBrunette

Cut into inch-long pieces. Cook in boiling water until tender. Place cooked asparagus in a bowl of ice water until cool. Drain. Toss with grape tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

iluvwdw

I roast mine as well. Put into a glass baking dish, drizzle with melted coconut oil, mix and coat, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, a little garlic salt. Or I omit the garlic salt and add parmesan cheese. I cannot have parmeson anymore so after the coconut oil, salt, pepper, I sprinkle with nutritional yeast.

I always roast all my veggies like this, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, all the same way

chelstakencharge

We just sauté in Olive Oil with a little salt and pepper

MorganLeighRN

Olive oil and lemon pepper. Either grilled or baked.

darcy2102

I just steam them, and when they are done I toss them in a pan with a little parmesean cheese, salt and pepper.

lexlowe

1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sesame seed oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
20-30 spears of Asparagus

Mix everything together, BBQ for 8 minutes, turning once.

Sylvitryinghard

as a salad with and kind of green salad, boiled eggs and fried sliced bacon and joghurt dressing.

MarianneC93

Bump! I LOVE asparagus! Can't wait to try out some of these recipes. Thanks for making the forum

jbastone

Mmm asparagus...it's great wrapped in bundles of 5-10 spears with prociutto and roasted...just spray the tips with a little evoo so they don't burn.

If you want to toss it with pasta try a drop of olive oil in a really hot pan, add 3 or 4 whole cloves of garlic and a bunch of fresh thyme (it will pop and crackle when it hits the pan) make sure you don't burn the garlic (keep shaking the pan). Add a pint of baby tomatoes. Let them soften slightly then add your asparagus (i prefer it cut in 1-2 inch pieces). If serving with pasta you may need to add a bit of the pasta water to "stretch" the sauce. It is also awesome as a side dish.
Feel free to message me if you want some more ideas.

Have fun cooking!