Asparagus help!

JustANumber85

I have never had it until tonight. I decided to steam it on the stove with some butter. It doesnt really have a taste. Are there other ways to make it flavorful or is it just an acquired taste?

PottsvilleCurse1925

You think the taste is unique! Wait until you pee! It'll smell unique as well.

Topher1978

There is only one way to make asparagus. and steaming is not it! Fry them in a small amount of butter until al dente, and sprinkle some salt and pepper on them. The re my favorite veggie! I LOVE asparagus!!!

lorcart

I like to put it on a cookie sheet, sprinkle with olive oil and Mrs. Dash, or whatever herbs you might like...and bake for 12 minutes. Comes out "tender crisp" and delish.
Oh, and btw...if you've never had it before then you don't know about asparagus pee. Just know when you go pee it's gonna reek! lol Don't be alarmed..it'll go away! lol

bahacca

It had no taste?? It is really good sauteed with soy sauce, butter and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

MsJulielicious

I LOVE asparagus. here are my 3 most favorite recipes
Steamed with lemon juice, butter and feta cheese
Baked wrapped in bundles using turkey bacon to secure bundles
and asparagus with blender hollandaise sauce

johnieC

sauteed until tender with olive oil, salt, pepper , & garlic

MummyHungry

I like it raw.

Cliffslosinit

Please eat some pineapple for dessert.

Serah87

Roasted Asparagus Love!!! Put on cookie sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper, bake about 10-12 mins.

AZKristi

I sautee it with olive oil and minced garlic. When it is tender (but still crisp) I sprinkle some parmesan on it and serve

Missjulesdid

Toss in EVOO, sprinkle with garlic powder and salt.. Roast in oven.. OMG DELICIOUSNESS... Even taste good cold.

Missjulesdid

Please eat some pineapple for dessert.

DOES NOT WORK!!!

katy84o

You think the taste is unique! Wait until you pee! It'll smell unique as well.

Yup!

But for real.. this is the first time you'e had asparagus!?! I love to roast in the stove, with no water just a little garlic and olive oil. Yum!!

Also, you can chop one up and toss it in a salad, or leave the whole and wrap them in a tortilla with other veggies for a "veggie wrap"

My mom always liked to put them in an egg omlets.

Topher1978

It's better with butter!

talentjar

I agree some lemon and dash of salt does wonders, or some soy sauce...yum!

chubbygirl253

The best best best way is to put it on a cookie sheet or glass dish and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and soy sauce. Gives it a meaty flavor. Om nom nom

TrailRunner61

Cook it by steaming, grilling, saute or roast it with lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, a bit of butter, kosher salt, pepper. Add a few roasted pine nuts and it's delish. Oh and if you steam it, saute the asparagus with the above, don't add it while steaming.
I also put that on broccoli, green beans and pasta.
I also love it just plain with salt and pepper.
Or... make a reduction of fresh orange juice and maple syrup. It's good on any veggie.

Changing_Charity

get some fresh asparagus, dont get canned or frozen! wash and snap off the bottom of the spear. place on a cookie sheet and spray with some butter flavor cooking spray, add minced garlic and bake for about 15-20 minutes at 350 (i flip them about half way through) . sprinkle with a little salt if you would like,

mwbulechek

On the grill, brush it with olive oil and add some garlic!

twelker878

roasted with olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Then drizzled with fresh squeezed lemon and fresh shredded parmesan

JustANumber85

nope, ive never had it before now. I did add butter. I wouldnt say it was gross but it had its own taste. Ill try to saute it next time.

LauraDotts

Asparagus cooks really fast. I sauté it in butter or olive oil. I get the oil hot then toss in the asparagus. As soon as it turns a bright green it is done. Delicious. However, overcooked asparagus is gross.

missmegan831

Always use fresh !! I tried canned and holy gross n mushy!! I use olive oil and some minced garlic and a little crushed red pepper to give it some 'bite'

hattie491145

Common ways over here (I am assuming you are using fresh) are to wrap in parma ham or another thinly sliced ham and griddle or roast AND/OR dunk into a softly boiled egg with a little salt sprinkled on the egg. You could put a small slice of cheese or sliced olives or sundried tomatoes under the ham. or griddle and use instead of crisps/chips for a creamy dip.

Will be trying some of the ideas here! Agree dreadful if overcooked

mrykyldy2

I cook 2 pounds of asparagus in 1 tbs. butter, granulated garlic, granulated onion for about 14 minutes, drain the butter off, sprinkle 2 tbs. of parmesean cheese, and eat. OMG!!! AMAZING!!!!

I get a lot of my recipes off allrecipes.com

LauraDotts

I've also blanched asparagus and served it cold with a vegetable dip. Yum.

FunkBunny

There is only one way to make asparagus. and steaming is not it! Fry them in a small amount of butter until al dente, and sprinkle some salt and pepper on them. The re my favorite veggie! I LOVE asparagus!!!

THIS all the way! I use Kosher salt and Mrs. Dash. nomnomnom

Elleinnz

Roasted Asparagus Love!!! Put on cookie sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper, bake about 10-12 mins.

^^^^^ this - also great done on the BBQ

sanndandi

I love Asparagus. Thanks for the many tips, I'm gonna try some of these myself.

jenmsu83

Roasted Asparagus Love!!! Put on cookie sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper, bake about 10-12 mins.

^ Yep! Perfect...I love roasted asparagus...mmm.