Ahhhh...mazing Asparagus
Lavendersunday
Posts: 458 Member
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OK...I know for many non-veggie loving members this is hard to believe but my 10 year old and non-asparagus loving family literally fights over the last spear. The trick is to let them eat it with their hands like a stalk of celery (crude but effective)...for the ten year old. This recipe is so easy and I would like to hear back if you have similar results. Otherwise I am throwing away all the forks in my quest for a healthy eating family :bigsmile:
1 Bunch of Fresh Asparagus (Wash and trim tough stems 3/4 inch)
In large skillet (Frying Pan) fill 1/2 way with water (1/2 tsp salt optional in water)
Bring water to a boil and add asparagus
Cook about 4-8 minutes depending on thickness. *They are done when a fork can penetrate stalk)
DO NOT OVERCOOK. (Better a little under than overdone!)
Drain and quick rinse with cold water and set aside.
Return same pan to burner and saute the following for 2 min:
1 Tbsp. Smart Balance LIght
1 Teaspoon olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp. soy sauce (low sodium if possible)
Squeeze of fresh lemon from 1/4 lemon
1/8 tsp. fresh black pepper
Return asparagus to pan and heat for 1-2 min in sauce.
Serve immediately with sauce. Graciously accept compliments :blushing:
Let me know if it works as well for you.
~Namaste
OK...I know for many non-veggie loving members this is hard to believe but my 10 year old and non-asparagus loving family literally fights over the last spear. The trick is to let them eat it with their hands like a stalk of celery (crude but effective)...for the ten year old. This recipe is so easy and I would like to hear back if you have similar results. Otherwise I am throwing away all the forks in my quest for a healthy eating family :bigsmile:
1 Bunch of Fresh Asparagus (Wash and trim tough stems 3/4 inch)
In large skillet (Frying Pan) fill 1/2 way with water (1/2 tsp salt optional in water)
Bring water to a boil and add asparagus
Cook about 4-8 minutes depending on thickness. *They are done when a fork can penetrate stalk)
DO NOT OVERCOOK. (Better a little under than overdone!)
Drain and quick rinse with cold water and set aside.
Return same pan to burner and saute the following for 2 min:
1 Tbsp. Smart Balance LIght
1 Teaspoon olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp. soy sauce (low sodium if possible)
Squeeze of fresh lemon from 1/4 lemon
1/8 tsp. fresh black pepper
Return asparagus to pan and heat for 1-2 min in sauce.
Serve immediately with sauce. Graciously accept compliments :blushing:
Let me know if it works as well for you.
~Namaste
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OK...I know for many non-veggie loving members this is hard to believe but my 10 year old and non-asparagus loving family literally fights over the last spear. The trick is to let them eat it with their hands like a stalk of celery (crude but effective)...for the ten year old. This recipe is so easy and I would like to hear back if you have similar results. Otherwise I am throwing away all the forks in my quest for a healthy eating family :bigsmile:
1 Bunch of Fresh Asparagus (Wash and trim tough stems 3/4 inch)
In large skillet (Frying Pan) fill 1/2 way with water (1/2 tsp salt optional in water)
Bring water to a boil and add asparagus
Cook about 4-8 minutes depending on thickness. *They are done when a fork can penetrate stalk)
DO NOT OVERCOOK. (Better a little under than overdone!)
Drain and quick rinse with cold water and set aside.
Return same pan to burner and saute the following for 2 min:
1 Tbsp. Smart Balance LIght
1 Teaspoon olive oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp. soy sauce (low sodium if possible)
Squeeze of fresh lemon from 1/4 lemon
1/8 tsp. fresh black pepper
Return asparagus to pan and heat for 1-2 min in sauce.
Serve immediately with sauce. Graciously accept compliments :blushing:
Let me know if it works as well for you.
~Namaste0 -
wow. sounds delicious! might give it a try this weekend, after my hunting and gathering. thanks!0
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I love asparagus too but I just simply put some salt and olive oil on them and put therm on sheet and under the broiler it goes and its sooooooooooo good. I got my family hooked.0
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Sounds yummy! :bigsmile:0
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sounds good.
Have you tried drizzling with olive oil and baking it in the oven
sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme.0 -
I do a baked Asparagus (it's also wonderful grilled):
Oven 350.
Toss veggies in olive oil, salt, pepper, and I like thyme.
Bake 30 minutes or so, maybe less depending on thickness of asparagus.0
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