Anyone have good (easy) asparagus recipes?

rkcampbell
rkcampbell Posts: 188 Member
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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!
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  • rkcampbell
    rkcampbell Posts: 188 Member
    For that matter, if you have a good side dish recipe I'll take it too!!! I LOVE asparagus!
  • Okapi42
    Okapi42 Posts: 495 Member
    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
    ckmama Posts: 1,668 Member
    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
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    I grill them on the George Foreman.
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
    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
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
    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
    Cassierocksalot Posts: 266 Member
    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
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    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
    tjsoccermom Posts: 500 Member
    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
    rkcampbell Posts: 188 Member
    Ok, YUM to all of these! I've never tried grilling it, but sounds easy enough. Keep em coming!!!
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    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
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    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
    BigBrunette Posts: 1,543 Member
    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
    iluvwdw Posts: 287 Member
    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
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    We just sauté in Olive Oil with a little salt and pepper
  • MorganLeighRN
    MorganLeighRN Posts: 411 Member
    Olive oil and lemon pepper. Either grilled or baked.
  • darcy2102
    darcy2102 Posts: 27 Member
    I just steam them, and when they are done I toss them in a pan with a little parmesean cheese, salt and pepper.
  • lexlowe
    lexlowe Posts: 908 Member
    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
    Sylvitryinghard Posts: 549 Member
    as a salad with and kind of green salad, boiled eggs and fried sliced bacon and joghurt dressing.
  • MarianneC93
    MarianneC93 Posts: 60 Member
    Bump! I LOVE asparagus! Can't wait to try out some of these recipes. Thanks for making the forum :)

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