Asparagus lovers?

SannyBea
SannyBea Posts: 12 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I love asparagus, and would love to hear how everyone likes to eat it! I'm always looking for new ways to make veggies even more delicious.

When I was younger it was often a side dish, though it was usually asparagus and cream. Not particularly healthy but still delicious. Now I eat it straight up, but I'm looking for ways to convert friends to the awesomeness of this lovely green veggie.

How do you eat asparagus?
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  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Best way, imo, is grilled with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    I love asparagus

    I normally grill it, then serve it with one or more of the following

    Balsamic glaze
    Laughing cow cheese
    Red onion
    Parmesan or Romano cheese
    Prosciutto
    Figs, honey and Persian feta
    Orange glaze
    Seeded mustard
    Pâté
  • amandat_79
    amandat_79 Posts: 221 Member
    I also love asparagus grilled with olive oil, salt, pepper and a little bit of lemon juice mmmm
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Best way, imo, is grilled with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    This, but roasted in the oven.

    Leftovers, on the rare occasion there are any, make a good omelette.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    Stir fry on a skillet with some Shichimi Togarashi seasoning, goat milk butter and a some fried onion flakes. I usually have it as a side to eye of round steak and katsu or ponzo sauce.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    I lay them flat in a shallow glass baking pan... melt 1 tsp of margarine and brush it over top, sprinkle garlic potato topper (from Epicure Selections) over top, and bake at 350 for about 12-15 minutes.

    It's my new favorite!!!
  • DrBroPHD
    DrBroPHD Posts: 245 Member
    Asparagus is a natural detoxer

    I can smell the toxins leaving my body when I urinate after eating them
  • ricochette55
    ricochette55 Posts: 68 Member
    bump
  • kellygirl5538
    kellygirl5538 Posts: 597 Member
    I am eating asparagus as I type lol
  • DeMarraDontStop
    DeMarraDontStop Posts: 342 Member
    I just recently got on an asparagus kick. Roasted with EVOO and Mrs Dash / black pepper. Good stuff!
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    pressed garlic and some form of citrus zest (orange is really good with it) and a tiny bit of olive oil. Grilled or oven roasted.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Sauteed in olive oil with salt, pepper, and garlic. Then add some grated parmesan/asiago/romano/whatever cheese.
    Occasionally just grilled, but the above is my favorite.

    Yum.
  • Mandybean88
    Mandybean88 Posts: 36
    I adore asparagus!
    The only way I know to make yummy asparagus is cooked in olive oil with salt and pepper.. so I'm reading this thread with interest :)
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    Steamed, topped with a poached egg and Hollandaise.
  • jaimeteague
    jaimeteague Posts: 95 Member
    I griddle it, then serve with a splash of soy and a sprinkling of fresh chilli and spring onion!
  • Rum_Runner
    Rum_Runner Posts: 617 Member
    I sautee mine in Chicken Broth w/ mushrooms and red peppers.
  • rsharper97
    rsharper97 Posts: 242 Member
    Best way, imo, is grilled with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.





    This ^^^^^
  • PatrickSwayzesGhost
    PatrickSwayzesGhost Posts: 300 Member
    I like it...

    In garlic
    Naranjada (sauteed in orange juice)
    Mixed with spinach
    Yellow squash
    Apple butter glazed
    Sauteed in butter
    Sauteed in red wine reduction
  • openskybeach
    openskybeach Posts: 294 Member
    lil spray olive oil, rosemary garlic seasoning, or even greek seasoning in a skillet--just watch the salt in the seasonings ;) so good!
  • bsuew
    bsuew Posts: 628 Member
    :laugh: straight out of the can works for me. But, normally I roast it in a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • MsMargie1116
    MsMargie1116 Posts: 323 Member
    I like to wrap it in foil, drizzle some EVOO over it, add some salt/pepper and bake it. Then sprinkle some Fat Free Feta cheese over it. :love:
  • MystikPixie
    MystikPixie Posts: 342 Member
    LOVE Asparagus! Can't wait til I have a deep freeze and can buy in bulk.

    I like to saute some garlic in olive oil then coat the spears, wrap a couple in Proscuitto, sprinkle with a little feta cheese and bake in the oven.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    I griddle it, then serve with a splash of soy and a sprinkling of fresh chilli and spring onion!


    Whoa. I think I'm stopping by the store on the way home. Chili as in powder, or pepper?
  • MarlaStuck
    MarlaStuck Posts: 143 Member
    Sauteed in olive oil with salt, pepper, and garlic. Then add some grated parmesan/asiago/romano/whatever cheese.
    Occasionally just grilled, but the above is my favorite.

    Yum.
    This is my favorite, I use Jarlsberg cheese and a smidgen of crushed protein croutons on top after a slight time in the oven.
  • kmmcquay
    kmmcquay Posts: 75 Member
    grill it, roast it, steam it - I LOVE asparagus no matter what. I love it with a bit of olive oil, garlic and peppercorn on it.. yeeeum.
  • F1uffy123
    F1uffy123 Posts: 121 Member
    Mmm grilled with poached egg! My favourite!
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    I drizzle a little olive oil, and sprinkle garlic, coarse sea salt, and pepper. I then grill until tender.

    MMMM Now, I am hungry.
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    Broiled or grilled with a light spray of olive oil, a pinch of salt and garlic powder. Sometimes I skip the garlic. Either way, YUM.
  • ammadove
    ammadove Posts: 97 Member
    I enjoy it raw, cut up in my salad with italian dressing.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    Roast it in the oven with a bit of either crushed garlic or olive tapenade.

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