Favourite way to cook aspargus?

SnazzyTraveller

I need ideas! Preferably your favourite healthy way to cook it, or dishes that include it.

ATLMel

Roasted at about 400 with garlic and a light sprinkle of sea salt. Only takes about 5 mins and it's delicious.

ClareB13

Roasted at about 400 with garlic and a light sprinkle of sea salt. Only takes about 5 mins and it's delicious.

I agree! I usually roast them with garlic, caraway seeds and a tiny drizzle of balsamic vinegar

WendySue75

Drizzle of olive oil, mybe some sea salt... put on pan in oven @ 350 for about 6-8 min..... also do it on the grill, on foil... I LOVE ASPARAGUS!!!

caroldot

Grilled! with a little olive oil drizzled on top & some sea salt & pepper. I put in the grill pan - so good!

AmberJslimsAWAY

I drizzle with olive oil, put a lid on the pan and cook it on med heat until it's starting to get flimsy, then I cut up small peices of ham, and sprinkle it all with garlic powder. Did this last night!

kardsharp

Roasted with a little oilive oil and balsamic vinegar! Delish!

rides4sanity

Favorite is grilled with EVOO and sea salt, but a quick steam is good too. If you steam it, it only takes like 3 minutes. It should be bright green, if it goes to yellow green its over cooked. If I steam it I try to serve it with a light sauce. My kids like to dip it in honey mustard or italian dressing, and if that makes kids eat asparagus, I'm all for it.

pabocat

I have the best way to cook aspargus.Its fast and yummie.Take your aspargus snap of ends(bend and you will know how much to take off.Spray a baking pan with olive oil no stick spray and sprinkle with low salt lemmon pepper.A fee drops of lemmon juice.Toss all together with a little olive oil,Then grate some lemon zest on top.Bake at 350 for untill done.Serve with some fresh parmesean on top.YUM YUM

rswood62

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dzmikki

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MrsKosal

My favorite way is to roast it on a cookie sheet with drizzled evoo and a little salt and pepper. I've also heard of people adding parmesan cheese, the grated kind.

mnishi

Grill it! With a little evoo and salt and pepper. Yummy!

Aross83

I Roast it in the Oven with olive oil, fresh garlic ,lemon, salt & pepper

glory2Him

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cramernh

Grilled with olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh garlic and fresh-homemade hollandaise sauce on top

happyjoyousfree1

To keep the cals really low, I spray the Emeril Lagasse butter spray on the asparagus (no cals) and add garlic and lemon juice.
bake 350 for 10-15 minutes,
yummy

kristypie

I let it marinate in a little light italian and then grill it.

LittleElephant

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bshedwick

On the grill wrapped in tin foil. With EVOO and Balsamic vinegar.

TheDrBuchanan

Toss with some EVOO and a little garlic salt. Broil 5-8 min. Sprinkle with some crumbled blue cheese and pine nuts. My fav veggie!!

Hollybot

Steam it and then squeeze a fresh lemon over the top. Super good, not much calories

kateroot

Honestly? Wrapped in bacon and grilled. It's phenomenal.

But I usually roast it in the oven with some garlic and olive oil.

mamagooskie

Drenched in butter/oil and cooked on the bbq.......I only eat it on cheat days or when camping because this way it is quite unhealthy.

rml_16

400 degree oven. Toss in olive oil. Lay flat on a pan. Sprinkle salt, pepper and any other spice you think sounds good and bake for 25-35 minutes (depending on thickness).

MissNations

Grilled with EVOO, parmesan, garlic salt, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, thyme...yummy!!

windybaer

Fresh from our garden, steamed 2 min, served with1/4 cup vanilla yogurt.

annameier8706

I trim it, put it in a baggie with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped red onion, chopped garlic, salt and pepper. Then I stick it in the fridge for a couple hours. After letting it sit for awhile I grill it till it's bright green and a slightly tender

Brandilynnrose

Roasted in the oven with some olive oil, sea salt, and garlic (either fresh minced, or just some garlic powder.)

Sprayed lightly with olive oil cooking spray and then grilled.

Lightly coated in reduced fat parmesan cheese and finely mined garlic then baked in the oven with a few teaspoons of olive oil.

I also love to cut it into 1 inch pieces, sautee it in a teaspoon or two of olive oil, and scamble some eggs in (and you can add additional veggies- I like red onion, spinach, bell peppers, and mushrooms with the asparagus.)

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

Last night I had a great pasta dish at a local restaurant that I think I may replicate-- it was angel hair pasta, shrimp, asparagus, and roasted garlic cloves in a white wine and olive oil sauce.

As far as things I've made I really like this rice recipe:

2 tbsp margarine, melt in pan
Add 1/4 cup slivered almonds, cook until lightly browned
Add 1 cup rice and 1 1/2- 2 cups chicken broth, cook until rice is almost done
Add one bunch asparagus, cut into pieces, cook until tender

When I'm in a hurry I grill it in my George Foreman grill with nonstick spray, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

pa_jorg

Maybe not my favorite, but certainly EASY if you're crunched for time is to put it in a microwave safe dish and cover with about an inch of water. Then microwave on high for approximately 4 minutes.