Asparagus!

stormystrickland
stormystrickland Posts: 187 Member
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
Anyone have some great tips on how to cook/flavor/prepare asparagus? I have grown to love asparagus a lot, but I'm not too sure what all I can do with it to change it up. I don't like bacon so that's not an option, and I've only really been eating it grilled with EVOO.
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  • tkn11
    tkn11 Posts: 276 Member
    I love love love grilled asparagus.

    I use my george foreman grill to grill them.

    I drizzle them in olive oil and lemon juice, then grill them for 3 minutes on the georgie. Delicious!
  • Figuringoutme
    Figuringoutme Posts: 330
    I just steam it. I sometimes spray I can't believe it's not butter on it.
  • stormystrickland
    stormystrickland Posts: 187 Member
    I love love love grilled asparagus.

    I use my george foreman grill to grill them.

    I drizzle them in olive oil and lemon juice, then grill them for 3 minutes on the georgie. Delicious!

    oooh! I never thought about using my George Foreman for it! That's so much easier than what I'm doing! lol
  • tkn11
    tkn11 Posts: 276 Member
    I love love love grilled asparagus.

    I use my george foreman grill to grill them.

    I drizzle them in olive oil and lemon juice, then grill them for 3 minutes on the georgie. Delicious!

    oooh! I never thought about using my George Foreman for it! That's so much easier than what I'm doing! lol

    haha I know, I didn't think of it either until my friends mom did it at thanksgiving this past year! great to learn new things! =)
  • jezika01
    jezika01 Posts: 8 Member
    Red Wine Vinegar and Shallots w/ Salt & Pepper... the shallots are sooo yummy and take away the pucker from the vinegar!
  • ajlarz
    ajlarz Posts: 155 Member
    I love asparagus now too! I have put putting it in a pan and letting it sautee with olive oil, garlic, pepper, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Delicious!
  • sinistertitan
    sinistertitan Posts: 603 Member
    I love asparagus now too! I have put putting it in a pan and letting it sautee with olive oil, garlic, pepper, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Delicious!
    Pretty much my go to minus the paprika. Gonna have to try that.
  • CarolAnn0730
    CarolAnn0730 Posts: 79
    Anyone have some great tips on how to cook/flavor/prepare asparagus? I have grown to love asparagus a lot, but I'm not too sure what all I can do with it to change it up. I don't like bacon so that's not an option, and I've only really been eating it grilled with EVOO.

    First... WHAT DO YOU MEAN - you don't like bacon??!!

    I would have sugested grilling - I use some cajun spices or Mrs. Dash - and it's been the best by far. I like it just steamed too - but it takes on an entirely new texture when you do that.
  • nborsh22
    nborsh22 Posts: 72 Member
    We LOVE it grilled too! Just with EVOO and a sprinkle of Paula Dean's Silly Salt.....yummo!!!!
  • AdAstra47
    AdAstra47 Posts: 823 Member
    I second the George Foreman grill. Six minutes and you've got a meal!

    A lot of times I'll take an egg, mix it with a couple tablespoons of parmesan cheese and a dash of black pepper, and dip the asparagus in that mixture before putting it on the grill.
  • nanodot
    nanodot Posts: 154 Member
    Asparagus under hollandaise or bernaise sauce, on top of a steak. :D
  • Carfoodel
    Carfoodel Posts: 481 Member
    I spray some tinfoil with one cal, then salt, pepper garlic and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil wrap it u and pop it in the oven
  • stormystrickland
    stormystrickland Posts: 187 Member
    Anyone have some great tips on how to cook/flavor/prepare asparagus? I have grown to love asparagus a lot, but I'm not too sure what all I can do with it to change it up. I don't like bacon so that's not an option, and I've only really been eating it grilled with EVOO.

    First... WHAT DO YOU MEAN - you don't like bacon??!!

    I would have sugested grilling - I use some cajun spices or Mrs. Dash - and it's been the best by far. I like it just steamed too - but it takes on an entirely new texture when you do that.

    haha I do like bacon sometimes... but I'm really picky about how I eat certain things and I will only eat bacon plain with syrup Idk I'm pretty weird haha
  • stormystrickland
    stormystrickland Posts: 187 Member
    I second the George Foreman grill. Six minutes and you've got a meal!

    A lot of times I'll take an egg, mix it with a couple tablespoons of parmesan cheese and a dash of black pepper, and dip the asparagus in that mixture before putting it on the grill.

    mmmm yum! I'm definitely going to have to try this!
  • lorjill
    lorjill Posts: 104 Member
    I actually like it raw, but when I do prepare it.. usually broiled with a little olive oil and whatever seasonings I'm in the mood for.
  • cherield
    cherield Posts: 9 Member
    sounds good!:smile:
  • Allie_71
    Allie_71 Posts: 1,063 Member
    I love it in a creamy soup. Cooked in chicken or vegetable stock with lots of onions, garlic, sage and thyme, then buzz it with the hand mixer and add a tiny bit of sour cream or cream cheese to make it luscious :)
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    Anyone have some great tips on how to cook/flavor/prepare asparagus? I have grown to love asparagus a lot, but I'm not too sure what all I can do with it to change it up. I don't like bacon so that's not an option, and I've only really been eating it grilled with EVOO.

    You're already doing it right.
  • deblc6836
    deblc6836 Posts: 59
    2-3 minutes under the broiler with EVOO, salt & pepper, then a squeeze of lemon after it comes out...fast and easy, and leaves plenty of life in the asparagus. (I hate squishy vegetables.)
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    I love it topped with EVOO and Balsamic, wrapped in aluminum foil and tossed on the grill :)
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    tasteofhome.com has a whole bunch of recipes.
    you need to create an account to see some of the recipes but it's free and it's worth it.


    I've been sauteing it with fresh garlic.
    Doesn't always taste the best reheated though.

    Or steaming it and putting Parmesan cheese on it.
  • Quiing
    Quiing Posts: 261 Member
    I absolutely love asparagus, I think I'll have some for dinner tonight. I've never had it grilled, guess I'll be getting a George Foreman grill soon!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Anyone have some great tips on how to cook/flavor/prepare asparagus? I have grown to love asparagus a lot, but I'm not too sure what all I can do with it to change it up. I don't like bacon so that's not an option, and I've only really been eating it grilled with EVOO.
    That is my favorite way. But I have sauteed it with eggs.
  • maryroseclare
    maryroseclare Posts: 39
    try the barefoot contessa's roasted asparagus in the oven. Toss with EVOO, Kosher salt and pepper. Then roast at 425 degrees for about 20- 30 minutes, toss every 10 minutes. it will be toasty and nutty on the outside, tender on the inside. so delicious!
  • TropicalKitty
    TropicalKitty Posts: 2,298 Member
    Asparagus under hollandaise or bernaise sauce, on top of a steak. :D

    Just what I was going to say!

    I love asparagus with hollandaise. I make mine with local awesome eggs and fresh local natural butter.

    H.E.A.V.E.N.L.Y.

    Grilled rocks too. I'll do some parboiled/blanched then toss it in some yummy pasta with EVOO, butter, garlic and fresh shrimp. Or in a curry...Or in a risotto...oh the choices!

    Crap. I'm hungry now.
  • AmeChops
    AmeChops Posts: 744 Member
    Love it blanched, served with a knob of butter
  • penny39
    penny39 Posts: 266 Member
    Ok, what is EVOO?
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees

    Put tin foil on cookie sheet with a clean thin layer of olive oil

    Put clean asparagus on tin foil add a sqeeze of lemon

    Let it cook for about 15 minutes.

    Its so simple but the most delish aspargagus ever.

    **this is for people who like their veggie crunchy***
  • TropicalKitty
    TropicalKitty Posts: 2,298 Member
    Ok, what is EVOO?

    extra virgin olive oil
  • Jendulin
    Jendulin Posts: 42
    As a meal take a small chicken breast with a slice of cheese. Wrap the asparagus and cheese inside the chicken breast. Season to taste and bake. you have a small meal with your veggie.

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