Addicted to Asparagus

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  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
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    Chase it with pineapple.:wink:

    Thanks Cliff. :smooched:

    seriously. thank you for adding that!
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
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    I eat it a lot, its good for you.

    No interesting recipes as a I just steam it.

    I steam it too. That's it!
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
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    I remember making this asparagus for Thanksgiving once. It had like a vinegar and Dijon mustard sauce that went on it. Oh man it was so good.
  • izoom3
    izoom3 Posts: 56 Member
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    We love it at our house also. We are lucky enough to live near where they grow it and we snagged a 50 lb box of it on the last day of the season.....I blanched and froze so much that we will have it all winter. Anyhow, all we do is spray it with olive oil pam sprinkle some Mrs. Dash original over it and bake it until its the doneness we want.
  • atxdee
    atxdee Posts: 613 Member
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    mmmm I love it too!!
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
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    Wrap it in prosciutto, bake at 400 till prosciutto is crispy.
    Slather on béarnaise sauce.


    Hey, you didn't say diet recipes.
  • SusieQ103
    SusieQ103 Posts: 27
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    ... i really want a good soup recipe!
    I am also looking for a good lo cal soup recipe and/or lo cal "comfort food" recipies.
  • chooriyah
    chooriyah Posts: 469 Member
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    How about...

    Asparagus and avocado tartine: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/avocado-asparagus-tartine-recipe.html

    Asparagus and brocollini salad: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/asparagus-salad-recipe.html
  • chooriyah
    chooriyah Posts: 469 Member
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    This also looks good: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2011/05/ribboned-asparagus-salad-with-lemon/
  • HeelsAndBoxingGloves
    HeelsAndBoxingGloves Posts: 916 Member
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    Chase it with pineapple.:wink:

    Thanks Cliff. :smooched:

    seriously. thank you for adding that!

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
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    I love asparagus too! I make it simple , little salt, black pepper, lemon juice, steam and eat.
    I put them in omlettes with some norwegian bergenost cheese , its so good.

    or this: chicken asparagus curry over rice

    3 cooked chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
    cut frozen asparagus into bite size pieces
    (cut while frozen is easiest, then let semi thaw)

    in a glass pyrex baking dish,
    spray with non stick spray
    add chicken, top with asparagus then:

    in a bowl mix:

    1 can low fat, low sodium cream of chicken soup
    3/4 cup lite mayo
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
    2 tablespoons yellow curry powder.

    spoon over top of chicken and asparagus (no need to mix just lay it on top) then:

    top all that with low fat shredded cheese any flavor you like best will do
    I like the cheese blends then
    sprinkle the top with a handful of italian bread crumbs and finally:

    bake at 375 for 30-45 mins until bubbly golden brown on top.

    serve as is or over brown rice.
    *option instead of aparagus you can use a bag of frozen thawed broccoli too.
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
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    I love asparagus too! I make it simple , little salt, black pepper, lemon juice, steam and eat.
    I put them in omlettes with some norwegian bergenost cheese , its so good.

    or this: chicken asparagus curry over rice

    3 cooked chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
    cut frozen asparagus into bite size pieces
    (cut while frozen is easiest, then let semi thaw)

    in a glass pyrex baking dish,
    spray with non stick spray
    add chicken, top with asparagus then:

    in a bowl mix:

    1 can low fat, low sodium cream of chicken soup
    3/4 cup lite mayo
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
    2 tablespoons yellow curry powder.

    spoon over top of chicken and asparagus (no need to mix just lay it on top) then:

    top all that with low fat shredded cheese any flavor you like best will do
    I like the cheese blends then
    sprinkle the top with a handful of italian bread crumbs and finally:

    bake at 375 for 30-45 mins until bubbly golden brown on top.

    serve as is or over brown rice.
    *option instead of aparagus you can use a bag of frozen thawed broccoli too.

    This sounds AMAZING. I'm going to have to try this.
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
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    bump
  • niftyafterfifty
    niftyafterfifty Posts: 338 Member
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    Balsamic Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad


    POINTS® Value: 0
    Servings:  4
    Preparation Time:  10 min
    Cooking Time:  0 min
    Level of Difficulty:  Easy
     

    Ingredients
    · 1 1/2 pound asparagus, (about 40 spears)
    · 1 cup cherry tomato(es), about 10, cut in half
    · 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
    · 2 tsp orange juice
    · 1 tsp minced garlic
    · 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese (I omit this; don't think it's necessary.)
    · 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
    · 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
    Instructions
    · Chop woody ends off asparagus. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
    · Plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Add cherry tomatoes.
    · Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.
    · Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Ronngie
    Ronngie Posts: 295 Member
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    :) I have it around once a week. I don't do anything unusual to it though- I spray it with olive oil, then chopped garlic, salt, and pepper and put it under the broiler for 10 minutes or so until it's crispy.
    This sounds so yummy! I almost always boil asparagus, and this sounds like a great alternative.
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
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    simple salad:

    raw baby spinach
    sliced fresh strawberries
    crumbled goat cheese
    pine nuts
    diced blanched asparagus
    red onions
    drizzle with balsalmic dressing
  • JohnnyBLean
    JohnnyBLean Posts: 67 Member
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    I add it to my green smoothie each morning. Someone has already commented, but it sure does make your urine smell funny.
  • ckish
    ckish Posts: 358 Member
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    When my hubby and I were first married and on a tight budget I used to cringe at the prices of fruits and veggies. I would only buy what was on sale and pass by the stuff I thought was too expensive. Especially if my hubby didn't like it. My hubby - who works in a grocery store - quickly picked up on what I was doing. He wisely told me I could buy any fruit or veggie in the store regardless of price and - as long as I ate it and didn't throw it away without breaking our budget. The rest of the items in the store is what is more likely to break your budget. If you love it I'm sure you can find something less satisfying to sacrafice without breaking your budget too. It's better to eat well and be well then scrimp and pay more in medical expenses. I love to munch on blanched and chilled veggies. So I just blanch asparagas, green beans, brocolli, and carrots to have as a quick snack in the fridge or to add to a salad or pasta for a quick meal. Be good to yourself and enjoy the asparagas! :D
  • jkcrawford
    jkcrawford Posts: 435 Member
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    I like then pickled
  • thethei
    thethei Posts: 8
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    Wrap it in prosciutto, bake at 400 till prosciutto is crispy.
    Slather on béarnaise sauce.


    Hey, you didn't say diet recipes.

    add a sprig of rosemary or a couple of bay leaves within the wrap for extra flavour

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